Olanzapine what does it do

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Avatar f tn She said she does not beleaive that olanzapine is one of the drugs that do that. I did not feel very confidant at all with that answer. I'm now also suffering from unexplained sinus tachycardia when I'm standing and walking and I dont know how long its been happening for. I feel like I have a positive mental state for the first time in a long but now my body is in need of healing and I dont know what I can do to get back to my old healthy self.
6452367 tn?1430944592 I have not seen any studies that show olanzapine to be helpful in withdrawals. I would guess that it might help a few of the symptoms, but it would not be my first choice because of the side effects it presents. I will give you some alternative options. I have dealt with hundreds of addicts who have all told me horror stories of doing it by themselves. I would only guess that if are successful in doing it at home you don't end up in my clinic.
Avatar f tn I am no Dr. but if that's what your doc said to do...it is probably fine. If you don't feel comfortable you can always ask him/her to ween you off of the olazapine slowly. But, seroquel is a strong drug..so, I think you will be fine. But, again, I am no dr.
Avatar m tn I was given 4 types of drugs YEARS AGO in 2007 Olanzapine,Risperidone,Depixol,Trihexyphenidyl, i suspect it is the Olanzapine that has caused an internal burning gastric sensation below my navel area and around crotch area and wondered if you know of any drug,vitamins,herbs to reverse the damage caused and if you know what the problem could be?
Avatar f tn While I have not taken it, I know that a good deal of the antipsychotics out there, including olanzapine, can cause sedation. Antipsychotics can also be activating where they will cause insomnia if you take them before falling asleep. I'm sure there are people here who have taken it and experienced sedation.
Avatar m tn Worst of all my family physician does not like to do much or does not know what do for me since I am young 22 years old and says nothing is wrong even though my weight has dropped significantly mostly muscle and bone mass, poor overall health (digestive issues, concentration, memory, etc) and etc. I have nutritious diet and some walking because my energy levels are always low and not much has changed. What is the matter? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Avatar f tn High blood sugar can cause aches and pains especially in the feet, ankles, and legs from what I understand of it. It is a good thing to get it checked if you haven't already, because antipsychotics can raise blood sugar as a side effect of them anyways. If nothing else it would be a good idea to get it ruled out, my results came back fine though.
603015 tn?1329862973 Hi I have started to tapper off olanzapine because of the weight gain, I have noticed that after just a week on the reduced amount I have started to have sleep problems, I am finding it harder and harder to get to sleep, then when I do get to sleep I am waking through the night, could this be the reduction in the med and what should I do if anything, im not due to see me pdoc until 1 june when I would be fully off this med.
Avatar f tn I had an episode of paranoia and delusions 8 mouths ago. I have no illness or diagnosis. It was a rush period in my love life and my mind was occupied with this one person, and than one day, after a week of non sleeping I was tripping that my parents are demons. Very scary. They took me to psychiatrist that put me on olanzapine 10mg and kept me in the hospital for 10 days. Traumatic experience. Than after 2-3 months the doctor put me on 7mg, and now I'm on 5 mg olanzapine.
Avatar m tn Hi there So I'm not officially bipolar but I've had to deal with highs and lows for a long time, with antidepressants either not working or sending me walking with angels and talking to trees....After this I took olanzapine 5mg. I think it worked on the mood but it's hard to tell because they made me so unbelievably anxious, whilst sedating me so that I felt I couldn't participate in conversations because my thinking was so slowed.
5093508 tn?1390543931 HI Cudos for geeting off the benzos and Z meds both are a hard detox I did both but more recently (15MO AGO) I tapered off clonipin it was a ruff detox and I wouldent want to do it again one thing dont decrease you dose faster then the doctor says to your just setting yourself up for problems it ruff enough doing it right just stick with the taper the praying help me both from methadone and benzo just know it can go on a wile after you stop it took me about 8 weeks for it to run it corse
698408 tn?1256958348 All of the atypicals do but Zyprexa is most likely to. There have been warnings issued about it after it is was shown the company that produced it under reported the risk of diabetes to the FDA. I gained 35 pounds on Zyprexa and it was on that plus a typical antipsychotic that I acquired tardive dyskinesia (but two antipsychotics shouldn't be given together and Zyprexa is no more likely to cause it than others, it does have a strong mood stabilization effect).
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Avatar f tn I'm not planning on doing it but the thought has often crossed my mind. What would the withdrawal symptoms be? I read somewhere that you can die so I was wondering if anyone knew what would actually happen.
Avatar f tn do waste your mind at home sulking hoping something is wrong with you....life is what you make it...not what the doctors make...you...and you need people who want to be alone in life...you will be always looking for someones opnion...and look where your at...I am a friend and if you decide you need one Im here although you think people are pathetic...much love to you and I hope you feel UP...and realize your young you have so much to offer only if your smart a** will see it...
Avatar f tn 5mg and Buproprion XL 300mg... After a couple months and not much change my doctor adds in Olanzapine 5mg, problem is I've been doing a bit of research online and am now too nervous to take the Olanzapine(Zyprexa) with the Clonazepam(Klonopin). Every thing I've seen has basically said that these two can interact very badly causing shallow breathing, loss of consciousness, etc. It would be much appreciated if I could get some feedback from anyone who has taken the two together.
Avatar f tn t try olanzapine, I know the feeling of being over weight, it feels really terrible. You can discuss with your pdoc about Lamictal, the only side effect I have with Lamictal is that I can't take it at night, as I can't sleep so I take it in the morning, which helps alot. But I think all drugs has it's side effect and it depends on individual, it took me almost 5 years to find the correct medicine, so keep trying to find the correct one, as I feel that medicine helps me alot.
Avatar m tn Last night I took my first olanzapine pill(5mg), for panic attacks and apparently I did some weird things in my sleep. My girlfriend said my legs were twitching, and sounded like I was choking when I was snoring. It only happened last night, and not this morning when I was sleeping. I feel normal today, just a little dizzy(I slept 15 hours). Is this normal?? Thanks Also, I can't stop sleeping!
Avatar m tn HI, I was on Lexapro for only three months I never could get to the prescribed dose of 10mgs. I only got up to 5mgs. After only being n it for 3 months getting off of it was brutal. I had severe anxiety for about 6 months after stopping it and yes insomnia. I took about 6 weeks weaning off of it slowly but it didn't much help. Prozac has a much longer half life and I think weaning off of it is easier. You probably shouldn't stop it all at once but rather taper it down slowly anyway.
Avatar n tn I'm not as sure about cognitive effects. I think the atypicals are a bit more likely to "zombify" you, but some people are fine. I think a lot of people also feel a little less sharp when they're not getting manic anymore, because mania makes you feel like you're thinking well and clearly, whether or not you are actually thinking better. I really haven't had the time to say anything personally about long term cognitive effects.
535882 tn?1396576685 what does synthriod do? other than regulate your energy. what other functions does it help control in the body. or feelings, in the body. want to know, starting on it soon after total tyroid removal. 6 days after now. thanks for all info.