User Reviews for Fluoxetine/olanzapine
Also known as: Symbyax
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| Depression | 9 reviews | 82 medications | 9.2 |
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| Bipolar Disorder | 16 reviews | 58 medications | 8.4 |
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| Summary | 25 reviews |
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Reviews for Fluoxetine/olanzapine
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I've only been taking this for a little over a month and I can already tell a big difference. i feel 10 times bettter.
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| March 30, 2008 2:02 PM | ||||||
| Review by cowanj2002: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Only ten days and I am a new man. I have had zero weight gain. I don't eat everything I see. Racing thoughts are gone. I feel super light. I have energy like never before. I don't procrastinate simple tasks. I don't snap at people. I am way more active and do things that I want. I don't do anything self destructive. Anxiety gone. I am 28 and I didn't have a clue I was bipolar till 8 months ago. I feel like I just woke up and everyone around me can't believe how extremely different I am. I love my new life. I take this with Lithobid. Did I mention how awesome life is.
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| March 29, 2009 10:32 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I tried several medicines before finding success with this one. My depression and mood swings are under control, and life is manageable. My friends and family tell me that I'm much more enjoyable to be around now. I feel that this medicine saved my life. The only negative effect it has is that I'm hungrier and have gained some weight. I've just had to make adjustments in my diet to eat healthy, but this is a good thing for my overall health too. I feel so great on this medicine that the negative effect is worth it.
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| June 10, 2009 10:56 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: I have been taking this for a few months and have seen improvements. I am not feeling so apprehensive about everything. I am finally sleeping and have been able to focus better at work. A world of difference.
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| March 25, 2009 7:26 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Been taking it for about one month. Feel like a new person.
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| August 12, 2008 8:27 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on this for almost a year and a half now. This medicine has changed my life. It has worked wonders for me.
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| March 10, 2009 12:05 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: The first couple of weeks I was flying high on this medicine. The high does eventually come down, but overall I am able to function much better in my everyday life. The weight gain is an issue. If I wasn't a pretty lean person already the weight would be an issue. Thankfully the weight gain has been good for me. The only thing is, I wish, the sweet cravings are unbearable at times. I could eat two pints of ice cream in a sitting--I know scary. For now, the medicine is working. I am not a big on medicine but I would have to say it is doing the job. Good luck to anyone who is skeptical, as I was at one time. But if life can me a little better, why not?
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| November 15, 2009 10:04 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
7.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Have used it off and on for 2 years now. It works wonderfully, and improvement is usually shown immediately. However, it affects my blood sugar immensely and I usually have to quit taking it. If I don't eat constantly I get very sick and shaky because of low blood sugar and because I have to eat constantly I gain weight. The medicine itself works great, it would just be nice to not have to sacrifice feeling well physically for mentally.
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| November 26, 2008 11:25 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: Awesome medicine. I was so depressed I thought I'd have to be shipped off to an assisted living facility due to my gross inability to care for myself. I am back to work, and clear minded, and don't feel as crazy as I once did. I am grateful for this medicine.
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| September 3, 2009 11:12 PM | ||||||
| Review by marshallpwllms: | ![]() | User Rating: |
7.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine worked for me except the side effect of swelling feet and ankles, and pain in the ankles. I stopped the medicine on my own due to the swelling.
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| December 28, 2008 1:31 PM | ||||||
| Review by Times2: | ![]() | User Rating: |
7.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I was on this for several months and my mentality improved 100%. I have not felt so good in years. I was absolutely amazed by this medicine. I am only giving it a 7 for the simple fact that not only did it cause weight gain, but my ankles and fingers stayed swollen and was painful. I tried taking Lasix to get rid of the swelling, but it just never worked. I really hated to come off this medicine.
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| June 17, 2009 3:07 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: Have been taking this for two weeks. My children and husband can tell what a difference it has made, though I have been much harder to wake up in the morning. That is the reason I rated it a 9. I do sleep better, focus better, but one issue, I am having trouble remembering what I have done in the evenings after I take my medication.
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| September 2, 2009 9:04 AM | ||||||
| Review by Mr. Ed: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been taking this medication for over a year. One excellent side effect is that my insomnia is gone. I almost gave up on trying antidepressants as nothing seemed to work for me. Then I was prescribed Symbyax and my life changed for the better in just a few days! This medication is definitely worth a try if you have depression or bi-polar disorder.
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| August 11, 2010 3:11 PM | ||||||
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Have been on it for one week and showing improvement.
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| November 25, 2008 4:52 PM | ||||||
| Review by happypillz: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: I agree, this medicine is a wonder drug. For years I thought I was going to be depressed for the rest of my life. This drug changed that thought pretty quickly.
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| July 6, 2009 1:57 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: A life changing medication! I have tried almost every antidepressant out there, combinations, the works. I never realized how ineffective they were until now. I was on Prozac alone and it wasn't doing anything but keeping me up at night. I was completely hopeless about two weeks ago. So hopeless I thought I needed to be committed. My psych doctor called this his "nuclear weapon". I didn't believe anything would help, but the difference is unbelievable. It does increase appetite so I couldn't give it a 10, but this is one amazingly effective medication for me!
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| February 9, 2011 7:14 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been taking Symbyax for 3 weeks. I cannot believe the difference its made in my life. I was always against anti-depressants since all I had tried made me feel worse. I haven't had energy or motivation like this in, I cant remember how long! It is hard to wake up if I take it too late in the evening. I'm afraid of the weight gain but I think it would be worth it. I am only giving it a 9 since it is so expensive and I have no insurance.
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| November 23, 2010 7:47 PM | ||||||
| Review by timmay: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I was diagnosed with bipolar I, four years ago. I have been on Symbyax for two years. This medicine is really awesome but after a while it loses effectiveness. Will see about increasing dosage.
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| June 3, 2010 1:06 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Helps against sadness, and strongly counters moderate urges to drink at a stressful, confusing time in my life.
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| October 17, 2010 5:05 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: Miracle medicine. I am not the same person. My mind stopped racing, thought I had OCD but that hyperness is gone. I am easier to be with and around, sleep better. Have had no weight gain. I forget a bit more it seems but can live with that. Don't snap at people, calmer, overall just better.
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| February 2, 2011 8:50 AM | ||||||
| Review by Steve Boykin: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: I have been on oxycodone and NSAIDS for 4 years now due to chronic back pain. The past few months it was difficult to lay down and sleep. So my primary doctor decided to try some antidepressants to see if that helped me sleep. Started out with Cymbalta and that had way to many side effects for me, plus it didn't help with the sleep. Then he had me try Symbyax first at 3mg then try the 6mg. The 6mg was too much but low and behold the 3mg not only helped me to sleep but I sure could tell I was in a better mood than before.
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| April 25, 2011 9:17 AM | ||||||
| Review by Nightshaded: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: I created this account just to tell my experience with this medicine. I literally had almost given up on life. My depression and anxiety were on a downward spiral and it was destroying my quality of life, relationships and school. I have tried almost every kind of medicine possible to include Effexor XR, Adderall, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac alone. Within a week, I have never felt better in my life, I'm a new person. My head feels clear, calm and optimistic. I take it before bed, which knocks me out. I love it because my racing mind kept me up all the time. At first its hard to wake up, but now I wake up alert and chipper, before I literally would sleep for two days straight. This has changed my life so much.
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| September 25, 2011 6:34 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: I have been taking Symbyax for 2 years. It saved my life! The biggest problems I have are no energy, weight gain, and the cost. Would I quit taking it? NO!
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| July 22, 2011 2:41 PM | ||||||
| Review by Happy Customer: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Bipolar Disorder: I've been on Symbyax for almost two weeks. It has been a tremendous help. Only thing I'm worried about is the cost! But this seems to be my wonder drug, I'm happier, healthier, more energetic, on and on. It's amazing! Only problem I would say is I sleep like a rock and it's hard to wake me up, so that can be a good and a bad thing. Good because I need more sleep, bad because if something were to happen you wouldn't be able to wake me up! I still love it though. 9/10 for inability to wake up and cost. I've been on several other medications for months waiting for it to take effect. On this one I felt better after 4 days.
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| August 25, 2011 7:31 PM | ||||||
| Review by tbi2: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Symbyax (fluoxetine/ olanzapine) for Depression: Have been on it for about two weeks now, so far so good. The only thing it did good for the first week on my panic disorder but unfortunately the panic attacks came back. I am on the lowest dose available so hopefully if the doctor ups it, it will take care of it. As for the depression it has worked good.
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