Olanzapine for Agitation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Som...
• August 4, 2020

"This medication olanzapine is AMAZING for marijuana withdrawals! It helps so much with the loss of appetite, racing mind, agitation, and insomnia, just not the night sweating unfortunately, but hey, you can't have everything... I wouldn't recommend it unless you need it though, it commonly causes significant weight gain, expressionless face/personality, a little trouble getting out of bed in the morning, and a slight, dopey/dumb feeling, but all these side effects here wouldn't bother anyone getting off the weed. I have constantly been on/off the marijuana, and every time I decide to put the bong down for a good while, I go get on this medication. Seriously, I wish I knew about olanzapine those first few times I got off the weed! Once it has been a few weeks, the marijuana withdrawals are gone, and I ditch this medication and feel fine again. In saying that, I've never taken this drug long term, so I can't comment on its effects, but short term? Especially marijuana withdrawal? 10/10"

• Joh...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 15, 2022

"I have been taking this medication for general anxiety disorder for 10 years (5mg) and stopped it with the guidance of a very experienced doctor. I probably have some type of anxiety disorder, so I am 3 months without it, and I feel much better, and after 1 week, I have had no withdrawals anymore. Many years ago, when I was under pressure, I could not stop it even for 1 day, otherwise, I could not sleep. I believe that if you don't have bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, or if Zyprexa is not targeted for your illness, it will possibly be possible to stop it. Of course, this should be done only with the consent of an experienced psychiatrist because it can cause a relapse of your disease symptoms."

• amy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2022

"I was out on this while having an anxiety attack. I was misdiagnosed as psychotic and put on this horrific med. It screwed up my life for a year. Confusion, worse anxiety, drugged feeling, non-rational thoughts. My doc took me off, and I crashed, had to go to the hospital, and I was only on 10 mg a day. The hospital tried to put me back on it, and I refused. It’s been a month, and I still feel like it changed me permanently. Maybe it works for people who need it, but it will mess you up if you don’t."

• Kev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2021

"Game changer. Had not slept for five weeks, anxiety so bad, racing thoughts. Slept a full night the first night and every night since. Started on a high dose (20 mg), but quickly cut that down to 5 mg (with escitalopram 20 mg) because of metabolic side effects (I’m diabetic and this drug is not good for diabetes) and weight gain. By the time I taper off, it will have been about three months. Will update any problems with taper and after cessation. I gave a 9/10 just because of the nasty side effects…"

• Hol...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2024

"Yes, this medicine works in 30 minutes for severe acute agitation. I take it for bipolar disorder as an adjunct to Prozac and Depakote, it works wonders."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

"This medication has helped me so much. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I am able to get a night of much better sleep, and my anxiety is almost nonexistent."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2024

"So helpful for agitated depression. I was in a bad shape 3 days ago and now I feel already better. I will not use it for long term but I think it saved my life"

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2024

"It saved me from the overwhelming rage I used to wake up with. Life changer. Little weight gain, but the pros outweigh the cons."

• Jag...
• November 17, 2015

"It calms my raging mind."

• Psy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2014

Olanzapine "Three years in psychiatric corrections/forensics. Works fast on patients that are hostile and combative. Approximate acting time of 10 to 15 minutes to relax with correct dose."

• Den...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2021

"It helps calm me down from anxiety, rage, and it helps me sleep."

• Spa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

"I had severe agitation. I have Bipolar 1. My doctor put me on olanzapine after Seroquel failed to help. I give this olanzapine a 10/10. I feel a world better, as my agitation was gone within a week."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2021

"After taking 2.5 mg, my migraine is much easier, my head has finally calmed down."

• Ada...
• August 25, 2021

"I experienced fits of rage on a 10 mg dose. Totally messed up cognitive function."