Zyprexa for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

Zyprexa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 78 reviews for the treatment of Depression. 37% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 44% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Zyprexa

tyhmy...
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."

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Brett
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 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 it's own. I guess if you're suicidal, maybe then it's worth a go because what do you have to lose?"

1 / 10

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MBano
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."

8 / 10

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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 trazadone and vistaril as needed for anxiety. I am myself again partially thanks to this medicine."

8 / 10

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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 anti-psychotics and this is the only one that causes fast weight gain for me. I'm currently on 15mg but will soon ask my doctor to switch to something that won't cause weight gain like Lamictal."

8 / 10

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Darrend
September 5, 2013

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

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Anonymous
April 19, 2011

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

10 / 10

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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 zyprexa."

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Nessa
November 22, 2012

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

6 / 10

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where...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 6, 2013

"Feeling heaps better about life and alot calmer only thing is I feel hungry all the time and have put on 4 kilos in one week!! Dont know what to do about that..."

6 / 10

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Asper...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 13, 2015

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

9 / 10

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tdhol...
November 1, 2010

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

10 / 10

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

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

9 / 10

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Beans
November 17, 2014

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

6 / 10

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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."

1 / 10

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jizzhue
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."

9 / 10

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Bianc...
July 10, 2017

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

8 / 10

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Anonymous
January 18, 2012

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

8 / 10

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Micha...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 23, 2020

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

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HarryQ
July 20, 2010

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

9 / 10

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south...
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."

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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."

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Russf...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 5, 2018

"My husband started zyprexa a few days ago and all he can do is sleep. Is this normal and how long will the sleepiness last"

6 / 10

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Mimis...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 21, 2019

"I’m taking this with pregabalin Slowly helping anxiety and depression. Anyone take zyprexa on it’s own?"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 9, 2009

"Always tired and felt lazy. Also gained 20lbs."

4 / 10

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