Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 As you probably already know, Zyprexa is an antipyschotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and other non-FDA approved uses. It is a very effective drug for severe schizophrenics. But without knowing why your mom was put on this drug, it is hard to help you with questions you may have. But as far as diabetes goes, there is nothing mentioned in the literature that suggests that it directly or indirectly affects diabetic pts. However, it can interact with certain meds, including high blood pressure meds and this interaction can cause dizziness, sweating, palpitations, and fainting or near fainting episodes, all of which are classic hypoglycemia symptoms. So, if you want, you can tell me a little more about why your mom is on this drug, and what adverse reactions she's having, I'd be more than happy to help you out. It is also difficult to answer your question as to why the docs put her on this particular med vs something else. Regardless, the drug cannot just be stopped, but must be tapered gradually to prevent severe side effects. Feel free to email me directly at e_Rene@.... There is an underscore between e and Rene and not a space. e, RN, BSN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Impulsive often responds to the antiseizure or mood stablizing medications and to hydrogenated fat exclusion, etc. Do you have an EEG no him? How old and how big is he? Is your doctor cooperative? Did you ever try something like depakote or tegretol? Andy. . . . . . .. > My son's zyprexa amount has just been reduced and he does not appear > as " drugged " as he once did. I feel that the brightness is back in > his eyes and face. My problem is, is that he is more impulsive and > nasty. Any suggestions on what we can use to help him. He is > chelated with Andy's protocol. > > thank you in advance > Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 My son has had an abnormal EEG since he was 5. He is 10 years old and 108 lbs. He takes tegretol for his seizure disorder. He has had 3 seizures in his life. In the past month we have been replacing anything in his diet that has hydrogenated oils with things that do not. Would tryptophan help him with the nastiness and impulsiveness? thank you in advance Pam > Impulsive often responds to the antiseizure or mood stablizing > medications and to hydrogenated fat exclusion, etc. > > Do you have an EEG no him? > > How old and how big is he? > > Is your doctor cooperative? > > Did you ever try something like depakote or tegretol? > > Andy. . . . . . .. > > > My son's zyprexa amount has just been reduced and he does not appear > > as " drugged " as he once did. I feel that the brightness is back in > > his eyes and face. My problem is, is that he is more impulsive and > > nasty. Any suggestions on what we can use to help him. He is > > chelated with Andy's protocol. > > > > thank you in advance > > Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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