Olanzapine / samidorphan for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews
Brand names: Lybalvi
Olanzapine / samidorphan has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Miracle...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 24, 2023
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I like this medication. I was not sure I wanted to take it because Zyprexa caused serious weight gain. I gained about 13-15 lbs in a month, and that’s my only complaint. My irritability is much better. I have lost my libido, completely disinterested, and that would be why I stop this medication. Samidorphan is related to Naltrexone, by the way, so if you take medication for pain management or enjoy drinking alcohol, you may want to take another medication as it acts like an antagonist to the opioid receptors."
- emexj...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 7, 2023
"I was really excited to try this one out since olanzapine had a decent therapeutic effect for me previously, but the side effects were horrible. This new drug combination is supposed divert the weight gain side effect, which should have also had some impact on glucose, lipids, and cholesterol. Unfortunately for me, I am still gaining weight as fast as I did one regular olanzapine without the samidorphan. The somnolence and nausea were pretty bad. The insatiable appetite probably did not help either. I am meeting with my doctor this week to discuss another alternative."
- Bayle...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 29, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I was on the lowest dose of Lybalvi and was switched to it from Olanzapine, because I was told that Lybalvi had the Olanzapine with the Sanadorphin to combat weight gain. While the Lybalvi did help to stabilize my mood and helped with my motivation, I did feel tired and had trouble waking up. Not only that, but I got to my heaviest weight ever because I always felt hungry. People claim this medication is the best, but I will never forget how its side effects ruined my confidence."
- lynette
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 16, 2023
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "Help me focus much better. No more hallucinations. Function and mood every day more calmly. My eating is less than before."
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Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "Lybalvi has reworked olanzapine into a masterpiece. The buzz is that when sandimorphan is approved as a standalone med, it will treat personality disorders and addictions. For my Bipolar 2 Disorder, it has shaved off my nervous edge. I like myself more. It offers the mania-busting calm of olanzapine but makes me feel like I belong in this world. My doctor has once again improved my life immeasurably by knowing what to prescribe."