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Why is 20 mg zyprexa nightly doing nothing for my paranoia insecurity happiness depression or anxiety? it just puts me to sleep that's it.

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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Add on therapy: Likely need an add on therapy with an SSRI/SNRI or something else. Discuss with doc

Answered 7/4/2017

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A member asked:

Why is 20 mg zyprexa nightly doing nothing for my paranoia insecurity happiness depression or anxiety? it just puts me to sleep that's it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

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