Fluoxetine / olanzapine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2009

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."

• AFC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2021

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "When I was diagnosed with type 1 bipolar disorder, after coming out of my first and only admission for mania and spending months with depression that only came out a few days, they only gave me valproic acid, which depresses me. Quetiapine worked for a while, but I had to stop taking it at high doses for constipation and rhinitis. With aripiprazole for 2 whole days, vomiting. With cariprazine for a whole month, with akathisia, and olanzapine only depressed me. I saw that there was Symbyax (olanzapine plus fluoxetine) that in 6 days took me out of the depression. I managed to change psychiatrists, I told him that I was still sleeping 10 hours a day and mentally dull with Symbyax, so I got prescribed 100 mg of lamotrigine and 50 mg of quetiapine, which does not make me fat at such a low dose, and it allows me to sleep 7-8 hours and get off depression and mania. But I have to admit that Symbyax cured my depression apart from lamotrigine. I am from Spain, and sorry if I made some mistake."

• Mr ...
• August 11, 2010

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 bipolar disorder."

• Yor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2015

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "Great medicine. I used Symbyax 3/25 before for depression, and it helped a lot. I am taking it now for bipolar, it has helped a lot, really. The bad thing is the excess appetite, weight gain. But I don't care about the weight as long as it helps me out."

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2009

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."

• BMW...
• January 3, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been using a combination of 5 mg olanzapine with 40 mg Prozac per day for about 3 months now, and the changes have been incredible. I started going back to the gym, I'm able to read without my brain bouncing all over the place, I picked up guitar again, I quit smoking, I changed my diet and lost approximately 15 lbs, my interactions with people are far better, I have a better sense of well-being all around. I highly recommend this combination."

• Tbi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 11, 2015

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "I have been on Symbyax for about 3 years, and it works great. Slept like a log, my emotions were suppressed (not sure if that's good or bad). I was recently changed to generic, and I am having problems with mood swings and even worse weight gain."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 13, 2013

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "I don't get majorly depressed anymore or suicidal. My only problem is being so tired all the time. I used to work a lot and be up for days sometimes and required only 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Now sometimes I do nothing but sleep for as long as 5-6 days, only getting up to eat, shower, and use the bathroom. My energy level has gone from 9 to 3 on a good day. Marriage is in trouble too. I've had dosage adjustments all over the place and am back to my starting dose of 3/25. 6/50 was the worst. Now taking an additional 20 mg of fluoxetine during the day, but it doesn't help so I'm stopping that. I'll stick with the lowest dose and start drinking coffee or something to get me going. I'm a 52-year-old male in good shape. No reason for the tiredness."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2010

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "I have been taking Symbyax for 3 weeks. I cannot believe the difference it's 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 can't 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."

• Ste...
• April 25, 2011

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 too many side effects for me, plus, it didn't help with the sleep. Then he had me try Symbyax, first at 3 mg, then try the 6 mg. The 6 mg was too much, but lo and behold, the 3 mg not only helped me to sleep, but I sure could tell I was in a better mood than before."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2019

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Major Depressive Disorder "So far, so good on Symbyax after only 4 days. My depression is not as prevalent, and I haven’t had anxiety. My medication specialist prescribed the 2 meds separately to save on costs. Instead of $200, I paid $17 for them separately. So far, I haven’t been overly hungry, but it’s still early. I only gave it an 8 because it’s still early, but I’ll revise my review in a month."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2008

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."

• Cry...
• May 30, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I have been on this medicine for one week. I have been really hungry, and now after reading the message boards, I realized the medicine may be to blame, so I will adjust by eating healthier, lower-calorie snacks. But besides that, I feel great and have been sleeping like a normal person. My attitude is cheerful, and I feel more positive. And let me tell you, before I started taking it, I was seriously depressed, so I feel like a new person now. I feel like my old self, before mental illness took over my life."

• Tim...
• June 17, 2009

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 were painful. I tried taking Lasix to get rid of the swelling, but it just never worked. I really hated to come off this medicine."

• vas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2022

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Depression "I took Symbyax for borderline personality disorder, and it was absolutely miraculous. After trying several meds with no success, I've at last tried this one, and it is fantastic! I can even say that I've returned to my normal functioning, I feel now as happy as never before in my life. The only side effect I deal with is weight gain, but it doesn't go to any comparison with the benefit I gained, so it can be managed easily."

• Sym...
• September 3, 2015

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Major Depressive Disorder "I have been on Symbyax for about 8 weeks now. The doctor upped my prescription to 6 mg/50 mg. It does make me eat all the time. I can't stop munching. This medication makes me feel a little better, but it didn't last very long. I'm slowly declining again. Zoloft seemed to work, but my doctor didn't think that was going to help me in the long run. I am having short-term memory loss due to extreme anxiety. The Symbyax seems to make it worse. I still don't know if I like it or not."

• tbi...
• October 19, 2011

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."

• Egg...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 30, 2022

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Major Depressive Disorder "I took Symbyax for 6 years. The last year was awful because I developed a seizure disorder. The ER doctor told me it was the medicine causing my problem. My GP wanted to double my dose! I quit cold turkey because I could absolutely not handle any more seizures. Unfortunately, after quitting, I went through hundreds of seizures over the next several months. The seizures gradually subsided the further away I got from my last dose. I believe it was the Zyprexa in the Symbyax that ruined my life! After nine months of being drug-free but still completely devastated from my experience, I went to a different doctor and was prescribed Lexapro. The Lexapro helped for about 2.5 years then lost its effectiveness. I weaned myself off Lexapro very slowly over months then quit. It's been three months now, and I am finally starting to feel better, yet I am nowhere near well! I will not take another antidepressant without a fight from here on out. I have had enough! Good luck!"

• Log...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2017

Fluoxetine / olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "Day one. Exhausted/lethargic. Mild headache. Brain fog. Slight elevation in mood. Less irritated. Pooped my pants. Seriously. Just as company rang the doorbell. Hopefully, this junk passes and gets better."

• Mit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I just made this so I could post a positive review. I’m currently hospitalized due to major depression. I’ve been bouncing from med to med, and it is early days on fluoxetine/olanzapine. I’m also on my 7th treatment on ECT, but I can say I’ve never felt better than I have right now in three and a half years. Let me tell you, it was a terrible three and a half years going into psychosis because my anxiety and depression were so severe. I finally feel like I am on the right path with this combination of fluoxetine/olanzapine meds, and if you are out there thinking it can never be fixed and you're stuck living with the 24/7 torture, racing mind, absent from your own body, cannot concentrate. There is hope, and just stick in there, it gets better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 11, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I took Symbyax for 11 years. But last year I couldn't afford it, so the doctor switched me to 2 separate pills, fluoxetine and olanzapine. It still seems to stabilize my moods, and I haven't been way up manic or way down depressed since I've taken it all these years. And like everyone says, it definitely makes you gain weight. Rather increased appetite, hence a 40-pound weight gain. But I probably would've never gotten married and had kids if it weren't for this medicine mixture. Nobody could handle me with my severe mood swings before I started this."

• Dad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been suffering from bipolar since diagnosed as a teen. I'm almost 40 now, and I spent a better part of those years unmedicated. I had a lot of therapies, however, and did well managing with the 'tools' given to me over the years. In 2014, I began to exhibit signs of OCD, and in 2016, anxiety (both can be bedfellows with bipolar). It was the anxiety that landed me at my doctor's office, 2 weeks before departing for Europe, and I began to have severe anxiety attacks. I was prescribed Effexor, which did NOT work for me, then down the line of SSRIs. Finally, we tried Prozac. It worked very well for me, it even helped a little with the mania. But it did help wonders with depression and anxiety, and I am functioning about 75% better than I was."

• Abd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2023

For Major Depressive Disorder "These medicines are life savers. I was suffering from depression, OCD, and anxieties. But these medications cured everything. I am still taking them. I have tried many medicines but nothing worked, but Fluoxetine and Olanzapine worked like a magic pill."

• Nas...
• June 22, 2015

For Depression "After a trial of many meds, my doc decided to put me on this. In the past, I relapsed quickly, and I'm hoping I will not with this new med. I'm on 6 mg, and it has been a month. I sleep like a baby. I mean deep sleep for 10 hours. For two years, I was getting 3-4 hours of sleep, no appetite, crying. Now my appetite increased, which I don't like. From size 0, I'm at 2 in just 1 month of taking it. Moods are great, no crying spells, and optimistic."