User Reviews for Olanzapine

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Excellent results, but without insurance it cost about 275.00 a bottle (too expensive).

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Developed depression and significant anxiety this fall. Doctor started me on Lexapro, but that wasn't controlling the anxiety, loss of appetite and insomnia. Added Zyprexa and almost instantly felt much, much calmer, could eat and slept well. Was very sleepy/tired for the first few days but acclimated within a week. The problem I did have was with weight gain. Thought my life had calmed down and I could do without the medicines, but have found that not to be the case. Did not have any issues weaning off the Lexapro and Zyprexa. Just started Pristiq yesterday. Hoping and praying for good things.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): My doctor started me on 5mg of Zyprexa and the first 2 days I slept over 14 hours falling asleep within 20 mins of taking it. By day three I couldn't sleep at all and went on for days making me feel out of control, confused, forgetful, pretty much out of it and unable to even have my daughter home with me. I was also very bloated, feeling and looking. On the start of the 7th pill/day I began swelling to the point of GOUT, had breathing problems, dry mouth, was oddly emotional/ crying a lot, and hurting badly due to the MASSIVE swelling and couldn't put on any of my pants. I quit taking the medicine but the next night it all got worse with the addition of tightening in my chest. I am now having skin irritations on my hands. This medicine is bad news.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): A two-year depression vanished in just 24 hours.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Found this medication very effective in my withdrawals from both alcohol and weed. It stops my racing thoughts and keeps me calm. However it does somewhat make you zombie like and unable to feel emotions.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa was prescribed to augment Prozac for my depression. It helped me somewhat and I would have stayed on it but it made me extremely tired.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Always tired and felt lazy. Also gained 20lbs.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): I was constantly tired, spaced out and I couldn't eat enough. In 2 months I gained 20 pounds and slept an average of close to 14 hours a day.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Calms me down and helps me sleep that's for sure. Weight gain needs to be controlled with exercise program I guess.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): This medication works very well for me. I take it with Pristiq and it is a very good combination. Haven't felt this good for a year.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): I took Klonopin and Paxil for 15 years to treat my anxiety disorder. I had to detox from the Klonopin this past spring. I got off the Klonopin and switched my Paxil to Lexapro (sex side effect issue). I am also a recovering alcoholic. My doctor did not want me on Benzo's anymore (says it increased alcohol cravings). I stayed on Lexapro only for 9 months, but my anxiety came back strong on just the Lexapro alone. I almost resorted to taking Xanax before I switched doctors. My new doc gave Zyprexa a chance. I am on my 7th day and I haven't felt this "normal" in 5 years. I take 5mgs at night and it has ended the "chatter" in my head, and removed my anxiety. Great medicine so far.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Made me sweat in bed while asleep to the point it looked like I had a high fever. Took for depression, made me agitated.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): After taking the 2.5 dosage for 4 days I feel very irritable. I am experiencing crying spells, tiredness, extreme moodiness and just want to be alone. This medicine was prescribed for a mood disorder that I have been experiencing. I also take other anti-depressants. I don't think this is a good mix with other medicines or just not right for me.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): I have taken Zyprexa 2.5 with Zoloft for years and couldn't function without this combination. It was prescribed because the Zoloft just didn't take care of the insomnia and mood swings. Zyprexa 2.5 has been a God-send.

olanzapine: I'm on 5mg of olanzapine (as a when required medicine) it's great with sleep! You are out like a light bearing in mind I have insomnia. Although I've experienced elevated prolactin levels, so I'm probably going to have to discontinue it.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Worked well for depression. Didn't make me sleepy but always hungry.