Olanzapine and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 4)
Brand names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Intramuscular
Reviews for Olanzapine
- Anonymous
- May 5, 2010
Olanzapine for Depression "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."
- Anonymous
- October 8, 2009
Olanzapine for Depression "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."
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- Anonymous
- February 22, 2009
Olanzapine for Bipolar Disorder "I took Zyprexa for approximately 4 months for bipolar disorder. The only real effect I've received is lethargy."
- Der...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 1, 2016
For Depression "Good at what it's made to treat, but you gain weight even on 2.5. You may as well walk around stoned on anything higher as your eyes go glassy and you get very tired."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Ish...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 19, 2018
For Paranoid Disorder "This medication is somewhat helpful for paranoia. Just makes you feel really lazy and tired. Hungry too. I still have paranoid states here and there."
- Jam...
- November 12, 2019
For Paranoid Disorder "I was prescribed olanzapine for paranoid thoughts. It did help but made me tired all the time. Chlorpromazine is much better on paranoid thoughts than olanzapine - I prefer chlorpromazine."
- Une...
- October 25, 2016
Olanzapine for Depression "For a few days, it took major energy at 2.5 mg, but later it made me very tired and sleepy. I don't know what this drug does."
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For Depression "Lexapro 10 mg and 2.5 olanzapine is good for MDD and generalized anxiety disorder. It takes away fear and panic. Weight loss stabilizes with long-term use, and tiredness becomes less of an issue."