ZYPREXA Reviews (OLANZAPINE)

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ZYPREXA  (OLANZAPINE):  Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-09-09 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ZYPREXACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  Doctors didn't like me DO NOT USE LITHIUM. USE ANTIPSYCHOTICS INSTEAD. IF YOU USE ANTIPSYCHOTICS YOU DIE IN 10 YEARS OR SO. IF YOU WITHDRAW YOU HAVE ALMOST CERTAIN DEATH. NEVER START ANTIPSYCHOTICS IF YOU ARE NOT FORCED TO USE THEM. IF DOCTOR PRESCRIBES YOU ANTIPSYCHOTICS HE IS NOT TREATING YOU PROPERLY. NEVER STOP IF YOU ARE USED MORE THAN ONE WEEK! M 20 800 years
1 1X day
1/25/2011
 1  Schizophrenia flushing toilet poison M 51 15 years
1/24/2009
 1  Psychosis I put on a huge amount of weight with Zyprexa. I felt like a zombie. I got high cholesterol extreme tiredness low white blood cells extremely itchy skin and thyroid problems. It is very hard to get off. To help withdrawal I reduced the dose gradually over a year. I took Zyrtec and three herbal sleep remedies which really helped. F 58 15 years
5 mg 1X day
1/18/2022
 2  schizo/biplor/depression Drug companies are not at all interested in our views. We’re just the dumb patients. We’re supposed to do what our doctors tell us and keep our mouths shut. This is an argument ZYPREXA causes enormous WEIGHT GAIN AND IS A DUMB DOPAMINE DRUG UPSET PATIENTS F 33 14 years
5/16/2007
 5  Tic disorder Sedation I have been taking 5mg of Zyprexa since 1996 when the medication first came out. This medication controls my tics and I have not had any side effects. On the plus side it has helped my depression as well as sleep. M 30 13 years
11/4/2009
 1  schizo/bipolar FDA scientist Dr. David Graham, who blew the whistle on Vioxx, testified to Congress that atypicals like Zyprexa kill some 62,000 people a year in unapproved uses. SAD M 35 13 years
5/16/2007
 5  Schizophrenia/Bi Polar Insomnia & Cholesterol & aware of diabetes problems Most of you people seem so negative toward your own problems and a drug like this that improves the quality of one's own life. I suffer from insomnia once a week have high cholesterol and threat of diabetes. I can sleep as little as 6 hours if I choose or as long as 12 hours, sometimes even 8 hours is enough depends on what my body tells me. Seems you are all lazy and need to sleep longer to most of us, who have become accustomed to the tranquiliser in these sort of medications. I have not had to worry about sexual dysfunction as I don't let drugs rule me but work in with them. You people are spineless weak minded twits yes pregnant goldfish. I am working my way toward being stabilised on the this drug to walk away from my conditions. At the moment I lead a productive life ride a motorbike and never had an accident that was my fault. This medication has worked for me over 12 years of which like every medicine has side effects but none that you idiots discredit it to have. Maybe half of you are always swapping and changing you medications so frequently that you have residual side effects from previous medicine ever thought of that people? Lily has produced an excellent Psychiatric Medication that works wonders, with little and almost no side effect Job Well Done Lily. Stick that in your Pipe and smoke you Pessimistic Twits. M 39 12 years
10 1X day
5/8/2011
 1  BIPOLAR For all you obese zyprexa patients out there a new alternative drug called BIFEPRUNOX is getting ready for FDA APPROVAL. Look up its side effect profile on the internet it looks favorable. WEIGHT PROBLEM WITH ZYPREXA MAYBE BIFEPRUNOX WILL BE THE DRUG FOR YOU ONCE IT GETS APPROVED M 36 12 years
5/30/2007
 5  Bipolar 1 Weight gain, fatigue, and general drowsiness (also caused by clonazepam) I've been on zyprexa since 1998. I have gained and lost weight on the drug. I lost weight by exercising and watching my calorie intake. This is the most important drug I take. I also take lithium, lamictal, and clonazepam. I am tired a lot, but it's gotten better over the years. I was on 15mg and now trying 10mg. I was thinking of switching to abilify, b/c zyprexa raised my glucose level. However, changing my diet and lowering the dosage is bringing that down. All in all, I am thankful to zyprexa. It has really helped me throughout the years. F 36 11 years
5/30/2009
 5  schizo-affective disorder Weight gain. I've taken Zyprexa for about 11 years. I am physically active, eat fruits and vegetables quite frequently, avoid fast foods, avoid processed foods, drink plenty of fluids, eat sugar rarely, don't drink alcohol, and I don't smoke. At least once per year I get a blood test and everything is normal. Also, I am in my 40s and not overweight nor under weight. Personally, I am very grateful for this particular medication M 48 11 years
10mg 1X day
7/1/2011
 4  paranoid psychosis constipation, sleeping 12 hours a night, had dizziness for a while but it went away, weight gain - 15kgs, I get sunburnt very easily in summer, This drug saved my life. I am able to lead a fairly normal life. Although I cannot sleep with out it. I used to be on 5mg, but it was increased to 10mg. F 38 11 years
10mg 1X day
8/3/2010
 5  manic with auditory hallucinations Weight gain, dizziness I had a severe long term manic episode that occurred over a period of several years, treated with Lithium [did not work] then I started to hear voices, and I finally found a psychiatrist who prescribed Zyprexa. I have often had dizzy moments, although they don't last more than a second or two. At my last annual checkup the doctor said I had slightly high cholesterol. I have gone from 110 pounds [weighed this all my life] to 185 pounds today. Granted, I went into menopause during my second year on this drug, but that can't be the only reason for this increase in weight. I have had no mood problems since I started on Zyprexa, but I am tired of gaining 5 to 10 pounds every year. I am trying an exercise plan with smarter eating habits, but I do plan to tell my doctor I've had enough of this drug and that I want to try something else. F 56 10 years
5 1X day
3/8/2010
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 5  psych. episodes; sev. depression weight gain; sleep like a rock; need 8-10 hrs sleep daily This drug is wonderful. Made the difference between being institutionalized and being able to have a career, a family, and happiness. I take 15mg at night. I have been able to lose the weight gained through exercise and watching calories. I think everyone reacts differently. F 4 10 years
9/23/2007
 5  Schizophrenia Extensive weight gain, loss of strength and tone, sleeping half the day away, not able to sleep until 2 or 3 am I am not diabetic despite taking for 16 years...and Both parents diabetic! Noticed alot of people don't like this drug for no reason. Some even say their diabetic after a few short years which is not my experience. M 31 10 years
15mg pd
2/8/2017
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 4  acute schizophrenia Helped with psychosis. Tinnitus and distress. F 40 10 years
15
12/8/2013
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 4  Psychosis Sleepy, hungry, drowsy with lack of alertness, need to push myself to be alert and responsive, bit of low/frustrating but that is more related to job scenario, tiredness and do not feel like doing excersice and have to push myself. I have been taking this medicine since around 10 years due to diagnosed psychosis. It really helped me in controlling the hallucinations and bringing me back to the Earth (grounding). Due to stress caused by mother's serious illness and passing-away I had a small episode so my doc increased the dosage from 5mg to 10mg. Now I am waiting eagerly so that my doc could reduce it again as I have to fight a lot against the side effects. But I am a strong believer of the Super Conscience and believe that whatever is happening is for good only. Just try hard to cope up with side effects and move on fighting every day as a war against myself. M 40 10 years
10 1X day
4/22/2010
 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
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 3  Sleep Weight gain. F 64 10 years
10mg 1X day
11/17/2020
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 1  shizophrenia The state has filed a lawsuit against Zyprexa's manufacturer, Eli Lilly & Co., charging that the company improperly promoted the drug and failed to warn patients of adverse side effects that include diabetes, severe weight gain and pancreatitis. this drug is unsafe and unfair F 25 10 years
5/21/2007
 5  Bi-polar NONE It has worked great with my Bi-polar, enabling me to sleep and decreasing my paranoid thinking. It also keeps my manias from being as severe and pronounced. M 41 9 years
11/17/2007
  

ZYPREXA  (OLANZAPINE):  Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-09-09 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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