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(200mg trazadone, 30 mirtaz, 20 mg olanzapine, 70 vyvanse--daytime for vyvanse--)
I am just simply trying to fight the cravings which is very difficult. But as one dr said don't fix it if it aint broken "weight gain is the least concern from side effects" he said.
In the short-term, yes, but to quote myself in my working life, there is often nothing so permanent as a short-term fix, or issue.
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*I only wanted to go on ziprasadone thinking the weight gain would stop but then I decided it would be too dangerous to change any meds with the family dr because he was not familiar with ziprasadone and his followups would be a month apart. So dose raising would be hard to achieve and he is difficult for getting tests such as blood work and a ekg (needed on ziprasadone.)
Even if ziprasidone were better than olanzapine on weight, mirtazapine is likely just as much responsible for the weight gain, and very probably the main driver.
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Lastnight the cravings were rough but I was able to eat some nuts,a veggie burger and brussle sprouts lol. I see some weight that is there but I just am stuck at the moment. Changing meds could really effect me mentally as I found out on a lower dose of olanzapine. I am lost for words I do not know what to do and I have no other peoples opinions to help me come to any decisions or solutions.
The sooner you can see a psychiatrist the better, imho. I'd keep pressure on your GP to get you fast tracked if possible.