Zyprexa

Olanzapine

Olanzapine, sold under the trade name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[7] For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance.[7] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.[7] Common side effects include weight gain, movement disorders, dizziness, feeling tired, constipation, and dry mouth.[7] Other side effec...

What is Zyprexa 20mg. Use for. And what are all the side affects you get from taking it. It's a white round pill ## Zyprexa is an antipsychotic drug some doctors have prescribed for sleep, which I disagree with as there are far better options out there for this. Antipsychotics have a whole different set of side effects than other meds, especially with long term use....some effects are irreversible. Please google zyprexa and go to a medical website for more info. Forewarned is forearmed. You are in charge of your health care and if you don't have a psychiatric reason to use this med find a different one. Don't take no for an answer! Good luck! PS, it works great for sleep but the risks far outweigh the benefits ( assuming there is no psych reason for taking this drug.) People...

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Olanzapine

Olanzapine, sold under the trade name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[7] For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance.[7] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.[7] Common side effects include weight gain, movement disorders, dizziness, feeling tired, constipation, and dry mouth.[7] Other side effec...

Olanzapine

Olanzapine, sold under the trade name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[7] For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance.[7] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.[7] Common side effects include weight gain, movement disorders, dizziness, feeling tired, constipation, and dry mouth.[7] Other side effec...

Hi, I have Bipolar depression since my childhood. I have been on Epitec 200mg for 9years now. I have not picked up any weight and honestly look terrible with being so skinny. I approached my Doctor and he tried to put me on Epilim but it did not seem to keep me stable so i moved back to Epitec. I've spoken to someone which introduced me to Zyprexa. I would like to know if Zyprexa would give me the same mental treatment as Epitec but will increase my weight. ## Hello, Mee! How are you? It might, but there's no guarantees and, even if it does, it will only last while you are still taking it. How tall are you and how much do you weigh? It would most likely be best to stick with using the medication that works for you, rather than trying something else, just because you're worri...

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I am thinking about trying to ween off of zyprexa to see how my body does on its own. I have never been properly diagnosed and in all honesty haven't given counseling, etc., a great chance. Now my family and I would like to see what happens if I ween off these meds. Any suggestions or thoughts? We're planning to decrease dosage every few days. ## To prevent the withdrawal and rebound effects, these types of medications must be very slowly tapered, so the schedule should actually be more like taking the dosage lower every few weeks. Learn more Zyprexa details here. It will take a week or so, each time you lower, for your body to recognize and adjust to the lowered dosage, so doing it every few days would be really pushing it. Have you talked to your doctor about it? They'll b...

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i found them in my 14 year old sons bedroom.olanzapine 5mg oval tablets with lilly 4115.what are they? Also what are the effects or side effects of them. ## Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic, used to treat various mental disorders. Some of the side effects it causes includes: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and severe sedation. I would think that due to the sedation, drowsiness and the possibility of dizziness, some kids may like to abuse it, because these are similar to the effects of a narcotic. There is also the possibility that he doesn't know what they really are and was told they are something else. Are there any other comments or questions? ## bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; depression; schizoaffective disorder; insomnia (and more), and belongs to the drug class atypic...

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many patients are voluntarily requesting zyprexa. now i want to know if patients are mixing or using this drug in an illegal manner? ## Most definitely! My boyfriend is a drug addict and will abuse Zyprexa by taking high doses, 40-60 mg, at a time. He walks around like a Zombie, slurs his speech, has memory loss, trips over his own feet, talks like he has a mouth full of cotton and eats everything in sight. I have told his psychiatrist about his symptoms and his abuse of Zyprexa, and he walks out of her office with a bag FULL of this Crap!!!! I'm at my wits end!!!! ## The only thing I can suggest is speaking to a different doctor. It is definitely not safe for him to be abusing this and obviously his current doctor is not taking your concerns seriously. ## i recently started on 10mg...

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My doctor prescribed me this medication and I have been diagnosed with Major depression disorder ADD and bipolar. I don't have a pro sleeping and was wondering why this medication? ## Hello, Mary! How are you? This medication is often used to treat bipolar disorder. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight changes. Are you on any other medications?

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The only adverse side effect I've experienced with Zyprexa is weight gain. I've gained 40 pounds in a year but I'm so stable on it it hardly matters! I love Zyprexa! ## I will give you an early warning though, if you ever try to stop using this, because you don't need it anymore, or you are switching to something else, you will have great difficulties with addiction to this, I know many people who have had this problem, even if they were only on it for a very short time. My own husband was on it for just a few weeks, he is diabetic so the weight gain was a real problem and he had to stop taking it, and even in that short time span, trying to get off it was just miserable. Also, since Zyprexa causes hunger, the weight gain will not stop or slow down, that is a constant ef...

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Is there anyone here who uses Zyprexa Relprevv injection in their nursing practice? ## yes, we use all the time for those who did well on the oral form of zyprexa but fail to take pills daily. Our clinic has seen incredible results, even better than expected from the oral form as it states it is exactly the same. I have patients now starting part time jobs where that would never have been a possibility even with the oral olanzapine.

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I seem to be having some difficulties losing some zyprexa weight. the first time I was on 40mg for about 6 months and when I stopped, 50lbs went away in 2-3 months just purely coming off the medication, no diet and no exercise. most recently I was on for about 3 months on 5mg. I gained about 20-25lbs. I have been off for almost 6 weeks and I only lost about 5 pounds. it seems like the scale stops there. any insight on why this can be besides the feared metabolic dysfunction that zyprexa is known to cause? I would love to hear stories and experiences about the weight loss process you all went through with this drug. Thanks. ## Hello, Nathan! How are you? Have you tried adjusting your diet and getting more exercise this time? As we age, our metabolism tends to naturally slow down, so you ...

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I was on Zyprexa for last six years for panic attacks and anxiety (first on 5 then 3.75mg), two months ago I started to tapper it slowly, every 25 days 1/10. Right now I am on 7/10 of 3.75mg and last tapper was 9 days ago but I still have nausea, dizziness, weaknes, tremor, high anxiety and panic. Does anyone have similar reactions when tappering this medications and how long did they last? Please help me, I am desperate

i am currently on all three of the above mentioned and would like to know if there is any thing to watch out for , why i am on all 3 and what the effect is ## Zyprexa (generic name Olanzapine) is mainly used to treat schizophrenia, however its also used for anorexia or for patients undergoing chemotherapy who may be experiencing nausea and vomiting. It is an anti-psychotic. it should not be used for patients with histories of seizures, diabetes, or who have attempted suicide. i am unfamiliar with the other meds. Do you know their generic names? ## Some of the most common side effects of Zyprexa include: drowsiness, weight gain, aggressiveness and apathy. The active ingredient in Lexamil is Escitalopram, an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness,...

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Hi I am new this website. Hope someone can help me. I was diagnosed with Bipolar a year ago and took many medications (Effexor, Risperdal, Seroquel, etc.) to control it but they never seemed to work. Two days ago my psychiatrist put me on Zyprexa 2.5mg to help with my concentration. I feel no different on the Zyprexa (many people say it works fast), so I was wondering if anyone knew how long it takes to start working? Also, does anyone have any feedback about this med? Pro's only, no Con's (I know it is a weight gainer). I just want to get my life back! Thanks. ## Hi, Armand! Sorry about the difficulties you've been having. These types of medications do tend to have some effect immediately, but generally take about 4 to 6 weeks to reach their full level of efficacy in the bo...

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I found a box in my 14year old son & also lots of empty boxes. Why would he take them as our doctor has not given them to him.please can you tell me what they are used for & also the effects & side effects. How would he feel on them cause i not noticed. thanks ## Zyprexa contains the active ingredient Olanzapine, it is an antipsychotic medication. Side effects may include: dizziness, sedation, apathy and auditory hallucinations. As to why he would take them, it is hard to say why anyone does that, he may enjoy the effects they have on him, he may not even understand what they are used for. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions? ## Zyprexa is a anti psychotic medication. Its main action is stopping delusions and psychosis due to a mental illness. It provides sedatio...

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My daughter-in-law has been diagnosed bi-polar and doesn't have any insurance and as we all know, when money is short, we as moms take the end of the line. When in fact, she needs to spend the money for the rest of the families sanity. Any direction you all can provide, will be greatly appreciated. ## I take zyprexa because of bipolar also and you can contact eli lilly company (the company that makes it) and they will give it to you for free because it costs ($346) and they know that some people can't afford it and they know that we need it. ## costco has generic Zyprexa for 16$ mo.Also Kroger pharma sells it at a matching price.(thats 5mg) ## Here's a Link to Lilly Cares, which is their patient assistance program, so you can check if she qualifies, and have her apply. Zypre...

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I have bipolar and was on 5mg of olanzapine and 20mg of seroxat. I was quite well for 8 or 9 years. I asked my doctor if I could come off the meds, and she took me off the olanzapine in December 2012. I had an awful relapse about 6 months later, ended up in hospital, lost my job and caused awful hardship for my family. I have asked my doctors and pharmacist if stopping the olanzapine caused the relapse and they all said no, as after stopping the olanzapine symptoms would occur within a week or so. I can accept this. However, I also asked if I had carried on taking it could I have prevented the relapse. Again, they all said no - that because relapse occurred about 6 months after I came off it, that there was no link between the two. Again I asked a few times if I had continued taking the...

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Im taking 2.5 mg of zyprexa on a daily basis and want to know if anyone has information on what i should watch out for when purchasing workout supplements.. ## It is kind of hard to say for sure since there are so many types of supplements/ingredients. Watch out for any depressants (such as alcohol), as well as anything which could exacerbate further dehydration. Your blood pressure might also be affected so try to avoid supplements which affect your heart rate/etc. Best bet would be to stick with a natural protein supplement which does not contain fat burning ingredients or anything else intended to mess with your metabolism. Does that make sense? ## yea it makes sense. another issue that im having is that i currently do not have health insurance and this medication is very expensive. ...

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Hi everybody. I am currently tapering off Zyprexa. Have been on it for five years at 5 mg daily. I have been experiencing tingling or pins and needles on my feet and hands that switch around sides and sometimes disapears. I wouldlike to know if anybody has felt this while going off this med. Thanks ## Hello, Jorge! How are you doing? Have things improved, yet? Those types of symptoms can happen when withdrawing from pretty much any psychiatrically active medication, including this one. You should make sure to let your doctor know about them and seek medical attention if they get severe or you feel that you are in danger. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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