ZYPREXA Reviews (OLANZAPINE)

Average Rating: 2.5 (585 Ratings)

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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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 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
 4  schizophrenia I gained 40 lbs and feel like sleeping 24 hours a day I hate the side effects but it does what I need... it makes the voices manageable M 26 3 years
3/4/2008
 3  anxiety/depersonalization at 2.5 mg/day: blunted emotions, blunted and slowed mental processes, some mild apathy/loss of interest in things, mild anhedonia, definite loss of alertness and "pep" not a bad medication, I guess, but I've found B-vitamins and other supplements work better for my condition, and don't have any unwanted side effects...so bye bye zyprexa... M 33 2 months
3/2/2008
 2  Anxiety/depression 2.5 mg seems to make me irritable more, slight weight gain, as for sleep, seems to make me very light sleeper, wake up at any sound and very irritable right after. I don't know. I was given 1 month sample/ 2.5 mg by county nurse who is able to give meds. I see her again soon, she was going to give me something else but samples were out. I feel slightly cautious now by reading up on this drug. M 30 3 weeks
2/26/2008
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 1  anxiety,depression tinitus (ringng in ears)weight gain,sleep paralisis,muscle spasms,insomnia,apnea,blood pressure up an down,no sex drive, scyzoprenic episodes,stomach pains,eyes go in and out of focus, breathing problems,headaches,light sesitivity,back pain,neck stiffness and pain,tremors,loss of emotion,no sex drive,erectile dysfunction,some loss of taste,some taste perversion,unusual dreams (not nice),sleep paralisis (horrible) constipation,irratable bowel syndrom,urinary distubances, paranoid episodes,social avoidence,memory problems,episodes of raceing heart beat,painfull eyes,dental pain,photo sesitivity, tobacco misuse,feelings of hopelessness,feelings of despair,and more... I have far more problems now than I started with. I took it for three months and stopped ,its horrible. Its now six months on and I have all the side effects still. However I learnt TIBETAN MEDITATION and cured all my emotional problems in one,it took me six weeks to learn.reccomend it for all.My friend recently died of zyprexa, El Lilly are murderers in my view ,the drug is lethal...DO NOT TAKE IT... I am seeking legal help.Mostly to stop them killing others. M 49 3 months
2/25/2008
 1  Bipolar disorder Type 2 diabetes; weight gain; swelling of legs, feet, hands; restless leg syndrome. I had blood work done just prior to beginning Zyprexa and at that time my triglycerides were slightly elevated, but my doctor didn't feel it would be problematic. Unfortunately, he was wrong -- within 3 weeks I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I will be going off both Zyprexa & Serequel as a result of this 'side effect'. I strongly urge anyone who may be at risk for heart disease or high blood sugars to seriously weigh the positives vs negatives of taking these drugs, as their side effects are deadly. F 50 21 days
2/16/2008
 2  Borderline PD Inability to think. Emotionally dead. Was good for mood stability impulse control,suicidal desires, anxiety but not feeling anything will do that. Difficulty recalling information, cant memorise very well. Not very mentally alert in the morning. Medication was great for years. I managed to get through 5 years in current job and university. However councelling was stalled for years. Impossible to see the emotional response (distress) associated with particular thoughts and internal conflict. Assists in keeping BPD defense structures in place. Came off for 5 weeks, totally collapsed defense structures and i could feel again. Though excessively intense. Recommendation: just enough to keep you "edgy" but not so little you cant function, its a fine line. Split dosages also helpful. M 38 5 years
2/8/2008
 3  rapid cycling, anxiety, anorexia insomnia, NO weight gain or increase appetite, feel jittery/shaky I am so disappointed this med has not increased my appetite or helped me sleep. I just lie in bed, feeling like I am going to sleep, but I can't drop off...It's torture. I also feel jittery or tenseness in my muscles. It feels like anxiety so I take 2.5 more, no differnence so i take less...and feel anxious and shaky like I need more. I m so confused! I do take seroquel 400 mgs, I wonder if they are interacting with each other? I am trying to like this med, but i need to sleep and to gain weight......I don't know why I have opposite to the traditional reactions. I am so frustrated. But I am not going to quit yet. F 42 14 days
2/4/2008
 1  Anxiety Lethargic at the beginning, tiredness, involountary movements, hungry, anxiety, foggy brain I seemed calmer at the beginning, but after my anxiety returned and the involountary movements forced me to stop the medication because I was concerned about tardive dyskinesia. M 22 9 days
2/1/2008
 3  psychosis weight gain-forgetfulnes-not as alert-tired with all of zyprexa's side effects...........I would rather have them(side effects) and not have psychotic episodes which Zyprexa helps.. than not take Zyprexa-and have no side effects but have episodes.........to me it is more important to be in sane state F 21 5 years
1/31/2008
 1  depression, then bipolar & anxiety I feel like I am losing short term memory. When I first took 25 mg I was a sleeping zombie all day long, in 9th grade I was a wreck and did real bad in school. I forget a lot of things now, even though now im taking 10 mg. When sometimes I stop all of a sudden, my head explodes with thoughts and anxiety, well, that was before... I say the only medicine that would work is being religious and praying, no medicine helps end of story! Did you know zyprexa reduces your dopamine level so you dont feel schitzophrenia even if that isnt your diagnosis. Too much reduction of dopamine causes parkinson's disease, slow movement...All I really needed to cure myself is to not care about what people said to me. if your going to take zyprexa, make sure to take the anti- side effect drug cogentin. M 19 7 years
1/31/2008
 1  the docs didnt know mood swings, irritbilty, manic episodes, memorty loss (entire days) i was forced onto it when i was 12, and self ended the zyprexa then, due to lost days in my memory after a long recovery with herbal remidies i went 9 years without meds of any kind. Then i ended up back at my mothers home after a 2.5 year relationship, she mistook my Reasoned depression(loss of gf and child) for a manic episode. i was forced on it again(cops were there because i didnt do the dishes; i was 20 then) and my friends filled in my missing days after i was out of the hospitol. once again i stopped the meds(i was told i was hanging out with a darker crowd and telling people the day and time they would die) this med has ruined my social life my relationships and my perseption of reality. i was told today on a vist to the ER for stroke symtoms that it was the zyprexa and the changes it has made has **** me i can hardly think at all(hurts to) focus and education down the drain, i am A+ computer Certified and am at a complete loss. no one and i mean no one should take any mental M 22 2 months
1/31/2008
 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
 3  bipolar disorder sleeping too much, weight gain zyprexa helped do its job... I didn't have my highs and lows like before and become more consistently productive at work. I've stopped the drug and will never go on it again, though, because i gained SO much weight. It made me hungry all of the time, even after just eating a full dinner. I gained 30 lbs... went from size 2-4 to a size 8-10. i'm going to try another drug now... hoping for topomax-- a mood stabilizer that helps you lose the wt that your other mood stabilizers packed on. we'll see if the doc agrees :) F 28 1 years
1/24/2008
 1  schizoaffective, OCD SEVERE WEIGHT GAIN!!! , restless leg syndrome in combination with risperidone took 6 months at 5 and 10mg. was 60kgs before and 100 after. no positive effect noticed. M 19 6 months
1/16/2008
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 4  Bipolar, anxiety, insomnia gained 5 pounds a week; severe fatigue, but not every day; thinking unclear, apathetic, mean and sarcastic, insomnia not helped; now tired from Zyprexa, but do not sleep Zyprex reduced my anxiety. I was on a diet and exercise program, was losing a pound every week or two. Felt great-except for the insomnia and anxiety. Take 5mg and does not help sleep at night. I am tired all day and night.?? Has anyone else had a mean mouth? I am sarcastic, and impulsivly use cruel words to my husband. This behavior of meanness is so shocking to me and my husband. I am constantly apologizing to the man who has stood by me for 30 years. If I was letting my subconscious thoughts out, I would understand-but what I blurt out is not true and hurts both of us. My therapist is baffled and says none of his Zyprexa clients have done this.?? I am thinking clearly in my mind, but my body is very different. I know what I want to say, but can't express it. I want to go to the gym, but feel so tired and apathetic. Know I should not be hungry, but constantly feel driven to eat. I have strong food cravings that include visual dreams of that food. All these side effects are not the F 51 60 days
1/14/2008
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 3  reduce side effects of other meds Started zyprexa to assist changing from one type of anti depressant to another with long medication free period required to get first drug out of my system. have been unable to cease Zyprexa. Side effects large weight gain 50+ lbs even on low doses 2.5-5mg and excessive sleep at moment need 12-14 hrs, difficult if you have to work. Still feel tired all day despite all that sleep. Have developed diabetes type 2, high blood pressure, high cholestrol, fatty liver gastric problems from the weight gain. Just feel FAT and bloated and uncomfortable. Each time I try to reduce or cease Zyprexa I seem to get ill all over again. This drug did what it was supposed to but the side effects are overwhelming and it is difficult to get off it. F 40 3 years
1/7/2008
 4  bipolar/weight gain increased appetite the only thing i can think of is that it extremly increases my appetite after one hour of taking it..im wishing to gain weight on this drug and i hope im one of those who gain 30+ lbs on it..:D M 21 4 weeks
1/3/2008
 5  borderline personality disorder weight gain Zyprexa is not the best drug to treat psychotic simptoms,but its not that bad.I have been on many antypsychotic drugs since i was 16 : Geodon,Clozapine,Seroquel,Risperdal,Abilify,Haldol...and now on combination : Haldol 4mg,Zyrexa 20mg,Tegretol 400mg,Prozac 20mg,Xanax 1mg,and they all work fine controling my simptoms.Sure,zyprexa is not the best option for everybody,but it works for me. M 18
1/2/2008
 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
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