[Martina]

So on another thread I was just informed that Invega has the same high blood glucose and diabetes warnings as Zyprexa. I thought my psych nurse was taking me off the Zyprexa because my latest glucose levels were high.

My family doc says my levels aren't high enough to diagnose diabetes yet, not even technically high enough for pre-diabetes. But with some spotty high numbers over the past year, and my obesity, and my family history (my dad), I am at very high risk of developing diabetes sometime in my life.

But every time we have tried to go off the Zyprexa, bad things happen. Reverting to some really bad old habits. Then the last time, I lost my job.

So I don't know if I can live without an antipsychotic. Which is odd, since I'm Bipolar II, not I. It doesn't make sense to me.

Anyway....what would you suggest? I really don't want to develop diabetes, but I also don't want to be suicidal.

[Martina]

Actually I was just reading further on the full prescribing info, and I found this:

"Because INVEGA® was not marketed at

the time these studies were performed, it is not known if INVEGA® is associated

with this increased risk."

So, basically, the diabetes warning has to be on ALL atypical antipsychotics until they can figure out what really causes it. Invega hasn't been around long enough to know whether or not it can lead to diabetes.

But then again...is that a good thing or a bad thing that it hasn't been around long enough?! I dont know!

[netsavy006]

Well even in the PI sheet it mentions a few reports of hyperglycemia or diabetes from trial subjects treated with Invega. So I'd still be careful with this medication. There's still a risk. The risk may (or may not) be lower than Zyprexa's but the risk is still there.

[Michah]

Martina, what about Seroquel? I was on olanzapine too.....did a great job but side effects horrendous.

Forget that....just had a read on google and that is not that good either......I mean i found it to be better than olanzipine, but anyway.

I had a look at largactil(thorazine) which is good in small doses but still impacts diabetes. Sorry hun, haven't been much help. I hope you can sort something out........stupid question but have you tried a mood stabilser? I know you don't have BP, but sometimes can work in other instances.

heres a couple of links.....

http://home.intekom.com/pharm/aventis/largact.html

http://injury-law.freeadvice.com/dru...de-effects.htm

Good luck.....