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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 4  Depression/Anxiety/Insomnia/Bipolar No side effects It’s ok but it takes like 2 hours for me to fall asleep rather prefer amitriptyline since it takes 30 minutes. M 34 6 months
5mg
9/8/2018
 4  schizophrenia I see flicker in my field of view and have hand tremor. Is treated with very high dose of Olanzapine, it is 30 milligrams - but this is in agreement with my doctor. Side effects is that I see flicker in my field of view and have hand tremor. And also I see black squares in the field of view when blinking my eyes. I'm on my 10 month now on Olanzapine. I slept before in 12 hours, now I sleep in 10 hours, still pretty much. But the best thing is that I do not gain weight on Olanzapine, and actually even have lose weight on it. Therefore I still kept Olanzapine as my medicine. I have the formulation of Olanzapine that melts in the mouth, Zyprexa velotab it is named. M 23 10 months
30 MG 1X day
10/4/2017
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 4  Stress Feel great M 54 10 days
12/27/2016
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 4  depression and anxiety Gained 25 pounds in a month Works well for severe depression and anxiety. Will aleve intense anger very quickly. Great drug if necessary but your stomach will grow. M 46 6 months
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2/17/2016
 4  Schizoaffective Disorder Extreme weight gain, grogginess, constant hunger It worked for my mental health better than any other drug. But I stopped as the constant hunger led to extreme weight gain which caused health problems I hadn't had before M 37 2 years
5/11/2016
 4  For sleep Doesn't work as well after a week or so. Must mix it up with other stuff. Quality of sleep is very good and deep. M 63 60 days
5 MG 1X day
9/27/2015
 4  Obsessive thoughts wake up depression,social anxiety, anxiety speaking, diabetes and high cholesterol It works well, calms my mind, but the side effects made me can't take it no more. If u can handle the side effects, it's a good med for obsessive thoughts! M 28 14 days
5 mg 2X day
2/21/2015
 4  Bipolar/mania Weight gain, drowsiness (early on), VERY expensive - get samples from your MD, feeling of being high (early on)...people around you might notice I started taking this medication for severe manic/irritability episodes and it seemed to work very well. Took me a few days to adjust...severe drowsiness at first and an appetite like I've never seen. These did pass over time and it doesn't take long to adjust to it. Only drawback is the price....VERY expensive ($300 or so for 30) so get samples or see if you can get Eli-Lilly prescription assistance M 26
12/13/2009
 4  Bipolar Fatigue seems to be the most annoying side effect associated with Zyprexa. Lack of energy can feel like depression. Also have some difficulty formulating thoughts; especially during conversations. 5 years ago, having just started Zyprexa, I had a massive appetite and gained weight. This, however, went away as I continued to take the med. Zyprexa really helps with mania and that's why I've hung in there with it despite the fatigue. Hopefully they will come up with some better meds. M 33 5 years
6/1/2009
 4  schizophrenia sedation, dry mouth, weight gain probably one of the better ones for sex drive. I took this medication at 5mg for eight years straight and worked in a hospitality job and then law enforcement. When my doctor took me off of this drug cold turkey, I became psychotic, met a woman and got engaged to her in less than three weeks and eventually had to go back on anti-psychotics. Zyprexa really isn't a bad drug compared to say, risperidone. I recommend non-stop exercise on this drug. I take INVEGA now and it doesn't make me sleep half the day, however, it is bad for the drive. M 34 8 years
6/16/2008
 4  BPD/Bi polar Extreme fatigue during the day... never any energy to do anything. Mania relieved, but depression still lingers. Been on Zyprexa 10 mg for years. I find overall though, it stabilizes me and calms me down. M 26 6 years
11/18/2008
 4  Paranoid Schizophrenia Sleeping 12 hours a day, mild sexual disfunction (can't ejaculate and milder orgasms) I've been taking 15 milligrams at night. It is a miracle drug as far as the schizophrenia is concerned. It was just like not being schitzophrenic anymore. I'm not being put on a lower dose to curb the excessive sleeping and they are adding abilify. M 19 3 months
2/9/2009
 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
 4  anxiety with PDD-NOS lethargy, weight gain, constant hunger. This is for my 11 yr old son who is diagnosed with PDD-NOS. He was diagnosed with it before he began the zyprexa. After a week of taking zyprexa, he was able to leave the house and not have a meltdown! Now he is able to be in a noisy room, around bright lights, and close to other kids. He eats almost anything now and before he ever started any meds, he was severely underweight. His anxiety is so much better. He sleeps about 10 hours but wakes up slowly! I am concerned about the weight gain though. He is 11 and weighs 94 lbs! M 11 3 days
12/16/2007
 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
 4  Insomnia and psychotic disorder Decrease in libido. Sleepiness. Weight Gain. Was on Risperdal before Zyprexa. Used to get muscle spasms with risperdal. Also seriously affected my libido. No desire at all on Risperdal. Big improvement to libido on Zyprexa. Zyprexa really helped me sleep and I am functioning 100%. I have put on alot of weight, but this can be controlled through exercise. I've landed a job as a Systems Engineer in an aerospace company, and am handling it. My wife has been tremendously supportive. This has been a huge plus. Enjoy life, listen to your doc, exercise, and have patience. Try to keep your stress levels down, but don't let your illness stop you from doing the things you want to do. M 28 1 years
10/23/2007
 4  Bipolar Disorder Slight Weight Gain, Dry Mouth in Morning, Sleepiness at the beginning I actually stopped taking this drug for about 5 days and I had a relapse. I would rate this drug as particularly effective since this relapse occurred while I was also taking Depakote, Topamax, and Lamictal (all in the temporary absence of Zyprexa). M 30 1.5 months
10/9/2007
 4  Bipolar I just started taking zyprexa, 5mg, and I was set on controlling the weight gain through exercise and watching my diet. Although I was working out more than ever I still put on a little over 5 lbs in the first 2 weeks. That's certainly not a mood 'stabilizer.' I just met with another doctor who prescribed metformin to control the weight gain. Long story short, it helps with insulin levels. Hoping it works...don't let doctors tell you there is nothing you can take to control the weight gain. M 22 2 weeks
7/19/2007
 4  Psychotic Bipolar On 10mg. Sleep well on drug. Difficult getting going in morning, glad I'm not rushed. Partial memory loss. Want to study at uni next year so hope it is not going to be affected. A little sad, but this may be long term depression. Antipsychotics as a general rule suck big time. (I should know I've been on risperdal, seroquel, camcolit, serenace and fluanxyl) Relative to the rest, zyprexa is not that bad. I don't feel weird, or become the screaming aggro man, or look like the 'plank' man, or have too bad dyskinesia (that's when I shake like elvis out of control), or sleep 'till the cows come home. I think with an understanding employer I could find work. A little concerned about diabetes considering my bro has it without zyprexa and my grandpa died of it. Watch this space. M 31 3 months
10/17/2007
 4  schizoaffective or bipolar disorder excessive sleeping; gained 30 pounds but then stabilized really does well at keeping unwanted and persistent thoughts out of my head; makes me more relaxed and content; moods/energy level are more stable now instead of always up and down M 29 5 years
4/18/2005

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