ZYPREXA Reviews (OLANZAPINE)Average Rating: 2.5 (585 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZYPREXA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZYPREXA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | massive anxiety | gained only 10 pounds, sleep is great | this drug is great, if you exercise everyday and don`t let yourself get lazy then this drug is fine. but if you get lazy then yes this drug will eventually probably kill you, one way or another. don`t be lazy. it actually seems to give me more strengh in the gym and i have great erections from it and works awesome for anxiety | M | 44 | 2 years | 10/2/2008 | 3 | Psychosis listening hallucination | I feel very sleepy in the morning. Sleep for 12-14 hours per day. I am working as an engineer so in the morning i have to push myself to act alert. I feel dry mouth in the morning. Weight is under control. I can not stop the medicine as doctor warned of repeat episode. | Medicine is very good. I wish there was some solution of getting up early. | M | 44 | 5 years 10mg 1X day | 1/21/2014 | 3 | schizoaffective disorder | I've put on 80lbs and developed diabetes . It helped when I was psychotic and I suffer terrible insomnia and other symtoms when I try to come off it. I also get nightmares. And I can't orgasm. Also I can't write or read anymore . I feel lost and bored and I donttake pleasure in anything.I want to come off it but I've tried before and it makes me so completey exhausted I go back on it. | F | 44 | 10 years 20 mg | 3/16/2013 | 2 | psychosis | Racing heart, shakes, sleeplessness, weight gain | Did not wish to take this drug but it was forced on me after 2 days in Mental Health Unit. As I would not agree to take orally it was forced on me by injection - I had discussed with the Doctor on being admitted to the unit that I did not wish to take any medication - it was offered to me to help claim me. I was hearing some voices at the time but was not in a distressed state or likely to harm myself or anyone else around but the Nurses told me I had to take it - this being on the Sunday night when there was no Doctor to discuss it with. I was then given it orally for the next 8 days and advised the nurses of the side effects I was feeling on at least 3 occassions - still without having my blood pressure taken or seeing a Doctor during this whole time. I then had a weekend out of the unit and decided I would no longer take it. Upon returning to the unit I advised that I had stopped and no further action was taken. I am appalled that this drug was give to me when no actual diagnosis had been made of my condition (first ever episode at age 44) and upon being discharged from Mental Health they still could not give me a diagnosis. It did not decrease any of my symptoms however over the next 3 weeks they disappeared on there own. While this drug may have it's benefits in some cases does there not need to be more done to identify the issue before administering a drug that can cause numerous side effects - or is it just easier to try to sedate people because people with Mental | F | 44 | 8 days 5-10mg 2X day | 2/10/2011 | 2 | Bipolar | Sleepy, Could hardly stand up, food cravings, weight gain | Helped with sucidial thoughts. Only was able to take for a few weeks. | F | 44 | 3 weeks | 3/1/2006 | 1 | Depression | Weight gain, Loss of motivation to do anything and increased anxiety. | Trying to come off this drug is horrific. Insomnia and severe anxiety are the worst symptons, but you can include nausea and pounding headaches. I'm on my third time to cease the drug. The withdrawal periods can last up to eight weeks. I do not recommend this drug, it is a nasty one. | M | 44 | 6 months | 4/14/2006 | 1 | dissociation | Makes me feel dopy, and dizzy also. I've been having stomach aches and have gained weight since i started zyprexa in low daily doses 2 weeks ago. I am stopping this minute! | M | 44 | 13 days | 10/21/2004 | 1 | Some mood issues | Major problem with the sex drive every time I take it | Very more normal when I don't take it | F | 44 | 20 days 5 1X day | 2/23/2022 | 5 | Bipolar Mixed | This drug has been a life saver for me. Yes, I gained some weight but it's well worth it considering how bad my mixed bipolar episodes got. | M | 43 | 4 months | 2/11/2017 | 5 | bipolar and associated anxiety | increased desire for carbs, weight gain, drowsiness. | I call this my rescue drug. I don't take it all the time, but when I get too anxious and fear psychosis, it sorts me out quick smart. I wish I could be on it continuously, but the weight gain discourages that. | F | 43 | 5 years | 3/7/2008 | 5 | Treatment Resistant Depression | Have taken previously and did have weight gain due to cravings. Trying to eat healthier this time. | Took zyprexa one evening - felt much less depressed and emotional very next day! Had similar results the last time I was on it. Just hope it lasts! | F | 43 | 5 days | 1/29/2008 | 5 | bipolar disorder (deppression) | huge weight gain, gone from size 14 to 18 in two weeks, and keep gaining weight, constant feeling of hunger, feel like a zombie, too much sleep | although it has a very bad side effect of weight gain this med helps me a lot each time I fall into depression with suicidal thoughts. It works within days and there are no signs of withdrawal after weaning off in two or three weeks. | F | 43 | 3 weeks | 3/2/2009 | 4 | Severe depression | A lot of weight gained. Made me feel comfortable less depressive thoughts. It is a very useful drug | F | 43 | 10 months 30 | 2/13/2017 | 4 | depression | Sedation, difficulty getting up in the morning, drowsy all day | While Zyprexa greatly improves my depression and makes me more functional, it also makes me drowsy reduces my functionality. I’ve been off and on Zyprexa for over 7 years. I started taking 7mg. I was sleeping my life away then. And I could not lift my head off the pillow. My doctor reduced the dose and I changed the time I took my meds. Now, I split the 2.5 mg. pill. I take 1.25 mg. at 6:00 PM. I’m still drowsy but getting up is no longer a problem. | F | 43 | 7 years | 10/19/2006 | 4 | depression | Sedation, difficulty getting up in the morning, drowsy all day | While Zyprexa greatly improves my depression and makes me more functional, it also makes me drowsy reduces my functionality. I’ve been off and on Zyprexa for over 7 years. I started taking 7mg. I was sleeping my life away then. And I could not lift my head off the pillow. My doctor reduced the dose and I changed the time I took my meds. Now, I split the 2.5 mg. pill. I take 1.25 mg. at 6:00 PM. I’m still drowsy but getting up is no longer a problem. | F | 43 | 7 years | 10/19/2006 | 3 | bipolar 1 | this is my second rating- because although I have STOP my CRYING spells, it has caused other issues with me, including- confusion, my motor skills are S.L.O.W my brain is waaay to relaxed, I feel like I am in slow motion, I can hardly write, my hands are so shaky, I can no longer play guitar, I cannot keep up WITH 'MY NORMAL' activities, I have memory problems, and I cant STOP eating my head off.... additionally it has made me VERY aggressive! I called on Friday to my doctor, my dr was not in so another dr called me back, and told me to stop taking the zyprexa, ok, I stopped it, friday , saturday, and today sunday I have been crying all day! I will call my regular dr tomorrow, I feel hopeless now... I hope I can find a happy medium I hate being sick, I hate crying, I hate not being 'normal' .. being bipolar, borderline personality, and what ever else really sux! | if you would like to contack me, pls feel free to do so.. with any questions, or suggestions. [email protected] | 43 | 2 months 2.5 1X day | 9/18/2011 | 3 | BP aggitation/anxiety/irritability | Very elevated blood sugar levels. Weight gain. | I have been using Zyprexa on an "as needed" basis for the past 1.5 years. In the beginning, I rarely used it and waited until I was in a crisis. Now I try to head things off when I start to feel badly. I'm considering whether to take it every day or not. It has already raised my blood sugar levels to borderline diabetic while only taking 1/4 of a 2.5mg tablet, as needed - which has been anywhere from twice a week to twice a month. Previously I had low blood sugar. It does help my "spiraling out of control" feeling and aggitation/anxiety/anger/mania type phases. However, I have noticed that the more often I take it, it isn't as effective as before -- so, it seems that my body is getting used to the level and needs more. But, I don't want to gain a ton of weight ... and I've already gained about 5lbs in a month taking it occasionally at these really low (.75mg) doses. I will begin taking diabetes medicine next week to try and lower my blood sugar levels. | F | 43 | 1.5 years | 12/10/2009 | 2 | anxiety/insomnia | Weight gain.Ove 70 pounds in a little over a year. | helped with problem but now have grown obese.seems impossible to control appetite.if keep gaining have to stop. | M | 43 | 14 days | 1/7/2010 | 2 | Anxiety | Tremendous weight gain (70 pounds +)in weeks, being fat now totally depressing me.Stupendous hunger-always an empty tank.Stroke like symptoms,excessive thirst during night, emotional & sexual detachment. | Perhaps Zyprexa is for the short haul/emergency presciption.It has no place as a long term treatment as the horrendous side effects manifest themselves as other major health concerns. | F | 43 | 9 days | 11/6/2007 | 5 | zchizofrenia | Weight gain. Craving for sweets. I gained 30 lbs in 3 years | It helped me from a psycotic episode. I hate the extra weight but I prefer to be sane than slim. | M | 42 | 3 years | 12/30/2007 |