Zyprexa for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 31, 2021

"Do not take this medication unless you have a very specific need for it, namely, schizophrenia. I've struggled with severe depression, anxiety, and sleep issues for more than 8 years and was prescribed this because my psychiatrist had nothing left to try. While it did help my sleep and anxiety for about 4 months, it had diminishing returns to the point that it ended up making my sleep and anxiety worse, along with the depression. I'm 4 months off this drug and life is an utter nightmare. I can't completely blame this drug for my current state as I've been constantly going downhill for years, but this drug definitely overall made me feel worse. Beware if you have sleep issues, because this might help for a little while but will likely stop at some point and your brain will no longer be able to get into deep sleep on its own. I guess if you're suicidal, maybe then it's worth a go because what do you have to lose?"

• tyh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2021

"It isn't a joke when people say that this is weight gain in a pill. I was constantly hungry, like I could eat a horse. Pretty sure I developed an eating disorder too. No positive effects, and the cherry on top-the withdrawal was an absolute disaster."

• Bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2021

"Was given this for agitation along with severe panic/borderline psychotic anxiety and paranoia in the psych hospital. I’ve gained some weight and am tired, but I wouldn’t trade my mood stability for the world. I still struggle with severe depression on top of having chronic fatigue syndrome and do hope to be put back on a stimulant for that, but I am overall very pleased with where my head is at. If you struggle with severe mental illness unresponsive to the usual first-line treatments or severe panic, agitation, and insomnia, this may help a lot, even if short term or as an as-needed basis. Am also taking 100mg desipramine plus 10mg lexapro for major depression, and 50mg trazodone and vistaril as needed for anxiety. I am myself again, partially thanks to this medicine."

• Don...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2022

"Worst experience of my life. It has completely debilitated me and sucked my soul out. It's a benzo, which is why it's so hard to get off of. Do your homework on this drug before you end up lifeless like me."

• MBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2021

"I've only been on this medication for a week to treat my depression, insomnia, and desire for weight gain. It's done its job so far. Overthinking is at an all-time low, my appetite is on 10, and I've gained weight, which has always been difficult for me. It does help me fall asleep rather fast and stay asleep. The only downside is that I am ALWAYS overwhelmingly sleepy to where I can barely function."

• Luv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2021

"I gained weight on this medication. I could tell I would have trouble controlling my appetite while I was taking this medication. I've been on other antipsychotics, and this is the only one that causes fast weight gain for me. I'm currently on 15 mg, but will soon ask my doctor to switch to something that won't cause weight gain, like Lamictal."

• Qua...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2025

"I suffer with GAD, OCD extremely. Was having to take large amounts of Klonopin before starting 10 mg of this stuff. Now I am not having to hardly take Klonopin at all, just PRN instead of 4 mg a day. Have not been crazy with the munchies all the time and a little slowness, but my wife told me she has her husband back, so must be doing something more than I realize. Just hate the restlessness, and being retired with not much to do does not mix well. Oh well, can't have it both ways."

• Dar...
• September 5, 2013

"I've tried many medications for depression, and I haven't felt this normal in 25 years thanks to Zyprexa."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2011

"A two-year depression vanished in just 24 hours."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2019

"I hate this drug so much. It made me feel so tired at work, and I couldn't focus. Almost got fired from my job thanks to Zyprexa."

• Nes...
• November 22, 2012

"Really helps with mood swings and made me calmer. It also made me gain 50 lbs in 6 months. It's extremely hard to control your weight on this pill."

• tdh...
• November 1, 2010

"This medication works very well for me. I take it with Pristiq, and it is a very good combination. I haven't felt this good for a year."

• whe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2013

"Feeling heaps better about life and a lot calmer. Only thing is I feel hungry all the time and have put on 4 kilos in one week! Don't know what to do about that..."

• Bea...
• November 17, 2014

"Taking 10 mg of Zyprexa for last month. Has calmed me, but weight gain and night sweats are the downsides."

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2012

"Worked well for depression. Didn't make me sleepy but always hungry."

• Med...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 8, 2023

"In the beginning, you will feel relief, but after a few years, you will depend on them. The more years you take this, you will become weaker and sicker. Try, and you will see."

• 09d...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2018

"It is a very good drug. It helped me a lot with obsessions and depression. I recommend it to you."

• Mic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 23, 2020

"I've found the Zyprexa very good for hearing voices and adjunct for depression."

• Asp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 13, 2015

"I don't have as many crying spells as I used to."

• Bia...
• July 10, 2017

"Works wonderfully for anxiety and works fast. Does help together with Prozac for depression."

• Har...
• July 20, 2010

"Calms me down and helps me sleep, that's for sure. Weight gain needs to be controlled with an exercise program, I guess."

• jiz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2018

"I've been taking Zyprexa for 1 year. I had obsessive thoughts, it has helped me very much."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2010

"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."

• sou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2017

"I took this medication many years ago and gained 50 lbs in the first month of taking it. It is horrible, nasty stuff and didn't do anything for my moods. I went off it after that first month."

• Mim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2019

"I’m taking this with pregabalin. Slowly helping anxiety and depression. Anyone take Zyprexa on its own?"