Olanzapine weight gain mechanism
Common Questions and Answers about Olanzapine weight gain mechanism
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If we switch him to olanzapine injections after he is completely stable since he is responding well to that drug, will the olanzapine injections also cause him weight gain? or the side effect of weight gain will not be seen in olanzapine injection?
• the Tricyclic antidepressants such as Amitriptyline (Elavil), Imipramine (Tofranil), and Doxepin (Sinequan)
• the Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Isocarboxazid (Marplan) and Phenelzine (Nardil)
• the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Paroxetine (Paxil)
• the atypical anti-depressants such as Mirtazapine (Remeron) and Trazodone.
Yes and it worked well as a mood stabilizer/anti-psychotic but I had a severe problem with weight gain as did other people I know who have taken it and that's relatively common. However, it is an effective mood stabilizer though I know the most likely out of the anti-psychotics to cause this problem. It is definitely worth going back on medication though I might ask about something else.
m guessing SSRIs may not be the best choice for you. I have no idea if the weight gain from divalproex and/or olanzapine will level out or just keep going. Wellbutrin causes weight loss in some people, unlike a lot of psych meds. It can also cause constipation. It's generally energizing, so it might be good if you're feeling low on energy (make sure to take it in the morning). I'm on Wellbutrin and Lamictal, and they're working pretty well.
Both drugs cause similar side effects, but Olanzapine shows fewer motor function side effects than Resperidone in comaparative clinical trials. Both drugs have found to be equally safe on clinical trials. Both cause weight gain, but weight gain with Resperidone is lesser than that with Olanzapine. So once you start treatment, your doctor may adjust your prescription to a higher dose if the starting dose is not effective.
Hi im desperatly in need to know of a good bipolar medication that doesnt make me gain weight, I was on olanzapine and I gained loads, then they put me on abilifyand I got 13 of the uncommon side effects, then they put me on sulpiride but they are similar to olanzapine,and all the time ive been on lamotrigine, but they dont seem to work as well on their own. At the mo ive stopped taking my meds and finding it hard, can anyone help please?
The weight gain is very likely as the drug is an antagonist to histamine receptors and 5-HT.
olanzapine is a thienobenzodiazepine and we know benzodiazepines can be stored into muscles and fats.
Sinus tachycardia may be explainable by a simple result of increased anxiety due to the withdrawal, stress or other underlying medical conditions that should be ruled out with your doctor or specialist regarding that matter.
Hi,
I was on Olanzapine until recently, and that made me gain about forty pounds in a year. That was bad. Now, on Lamictal (still on Olanzapine as well as a buffer while I break into Lamictal), I have found that my appetite has decreased significantly. I was able to lose some weight, and hopefully will lose some more over the next few months with a healthy diet and the right exercise. I don't think its anything abnormal, but if you are concerned, please talk to your doctor about it.
Hi,
I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but have been on the medication for it since 2009. I experienced a lot of weight gain (40 pounds) on this medication (olanzapine), and it just added to my depression and made me miserable and totally unconfident. Also, although I haven't experienced a full-blown manic episode in a while, my depressive episodes have become harder and harder to cope with.
I have OCD, purely O, & OCD HIV oonly disease wise.
I have been to see pdoc today after having a bit of a wobble following 2 months off medication (did not go cold turkey, did it over 3 months). She has prescribed me Zyprexa but I am really scared about taking it, I really don't want to gain weight - I am still trying to lose the weight I gained on Depakote.
Hello,`I am new at this soo.. i was diagnosed a yr ago and was put on effexor that didn't help, and serequel for racing thoughts. then my doc put me on wellbutrin xr that was ok for a couple of months but my depression has worsed tremendously and i am taking wellbutrin xr 200 mg, serequel 50mg, and clonapin. the wellbutrin has no effect on me at all and i was actually wondering about topamax. i have tried almost every antidepressent and nothing.
i thought everything was alright until i started to gain weight i was 115 before i started then i raised up 149 pounds then i notice i was waking up at 3:30 and 4:30 am thats when i said i had enough i stop the zypreza lost the weight real fast and was not sleeping i mean , no sleep. i don't feel the sleepy feeling anymore i feel like i been up forever and ever.
aripripazole (abilify) and ziprasidone (geodon) are 2 other atypical antipsychotics like your olanzapine (zyprexa). nobody neither your pdoc can tell their effect on you, it's all trial and error everybody manifests different effect and side effect. he/she only prescribed them to you because they don't make you put on weight gain contrary to zyprexa, that's all.
Hi, I was on olanzapine my dose was anywhere between 5mg and 12.5mg. I felt a lot better on seroquel after the transition period. I find I am not as drowsy and my appetite isn't as strong, meaning that I am not gaining as much weight. Olanzapine is good for crisis but day to day I find seroquel suits me better, hooe it goes well for you too!
I was on Ziprexa for a few months for bipolar and had to stop because of the weight gain. Couldn't handle it. I've heard it works well for some though.
See below link for more info on this medicaton
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