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Zyprexa - addendum
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Zyprexa - addendum
by Sarah Drenth, Oct 18, 1999 12:00AM
I also meant to ask whether there are alternative medications available. My doctor has been using it for chronic panic/anxiety containment, together with kalma (Xanax) and Rivotril. Do you have any suggestions I could raise with him?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS.MD-AJ, Oct 19, 1999 12:00AM
Sarah,
I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from the side effects that you describe, which may be caused by Zyprexa. There are studies suggesting that panic attacks and other anxiety disorders are best treated with a combination of medications such as the SSRIs (e.g. Paxil, Zoloft, or Prozac) or benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax or Klonopin) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I urge you to discuss these options further with your treating physician/psychiatrist.
I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from the side effects that you describe, which may be caused by Zyprexa. There are studies suggesting that panic attacks and other anxiety disorders are best treated with a combination of medications such as the SSRIs (e.g. Paxil, Zoloft, or Prozac) or benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax or Klonopin) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I urge you to discuss these options further with your treating physician/psychiatrist.
