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Olanzapine for Tourette's Syndrome User Reviews

Brand names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Intramuscular

Rating: 6.0

Olanzapine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the off-label treatment of tourette's syndrome. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

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  • 05H...
  • September 29, 2016

Olanzapine "OK, here goes. Never written a review about this stuff. I have been on Zyprexa for 20 years and still taking it. I'm 65 years old and have had Tourette's my whole life (as you all have). Zyprexa has given me more relief than any drug I have ever tried, and I've tried them all, to include the horrible Haldol. I have 2 sons in their 40s and never any sign of Tourette's. I've just had my first grandchild, so I will pay close attention to him. There has been a price to pay. In the 20 years I've taken Zyprexa, I've gained 45 pounds. I don't like it much either, but never seriously tried to lose the weight if it is even possible. In the past couple of years, I've developed Type II diabetes, or I should say 'pre-diabetic'."

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  • Tou...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 25, 2014

"The first time I was prescribed olanzapine, I was on it for about 5-6 months. The tics were reduced by about half, which was great for me. However, I soon realized that there were subtle side effects, which had horrible results. The medicine made me very hungry, which meant I ate a lot more, and as a result, I gained around 20 pounds in a very short period of time. Another side effect was drowsiness and lethargy. I slept a lot and took naps during the day. I trialed the medicine again recently, and the same side effects occurred, so I have had to stop this medicine and try something else."

6 / 10
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  • Jes...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 25, 2016

"This medicine did work to stop the facial tics completely. I feel better. The downside is the weight gain. My doctor said I shouldn't gain weight because I'm only on 2.5 mg, but that's not true, I have gained 15 pounds in 2 months. I'm at odds on what to do, keep taking it to cure the tics or stop due to weight gain. I feel miserable gaining weight."

3 / 10
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