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Posted by KB on May 28, 2002, at 6:20:54
Does anyone know what the effects of Zyprexa withdrawal are?
Posted by skills on May 28, 2002, at 7:44:09
In reply to zyprexa withdrawal effects?, posted by KB on May 28, 2002, at 6:20:54
There are no physical withdrawal effects from olanzapine(Zyprexa) except feeling less tierd, more motivated and less depressed. I was on 20 mg per night, just as a guide....
Posted by Denise528 on May 28, 2002, at 10:17:39
In reply to Re: zyprexa withdrawal effects?, posted by skills on May 28, 2002, at 7:44:09
I was supprised reading the previous post, the withdrawal sypmtoms I experienced from stopping Zyprexa was the complete opposite, extreme tiredness, less motivation and more depressed. Just goes to show that we are all very different.
Denise
Posted by JonW on May 28, 2002, at 12:09:21
In reply to Re: zyprexa withdrawal effects - KB?, posted by Denise528 on May 28, 2002, at 10:17:39
I had insomnia for a few nights. I understand this isn't uncommon.
Jon
Posted by JonW on May 28, 2002, at 16:31:09
In reply to Re: zyprexa withdrawal effects - KB? » Denise528, posted by JonW on May 28, 2002, at 12:09:21
Posted by Rathrbfishn on May 28, 2002, at 21:28:21
In reply to oops, I meant to KB... (nm), posted by JonW on May 28, 2002, at 16:31:09
Well...I was told I could just stop it if I had problems. I did have problems. I lost my memory. I stopped it and within 3 days my neck and back muscles were causing me a lot of pain. Fricken docs. I decided to do a two week withdrawal from it. I was on 10mgs originally. I reduced it by 2.5mgs every 3 days until I was off it. This pretty much took care of the back and neck pain, along with some heavy doses of ibuprofen. I also suffered from some mild insomnia, but I have insomnia anyway, so there is no way to tell if the zyprexa was to blame or it was a re-emergence of the old insomnia.
Zyprexa did not do to me what I have read others on this board talk about as far as excessive sleep. Even at 10mgs at night I only slept for about 5-6 hrs.
Posted by kb on August 6, 2002, at 20:17:30
In reply to Zyprexa withdrawals, posted by Rathrbfishn on May 28, 2002, at 21:28:21
I ran out of Zyprexa last week - I had terrible jittery feelings all day friday and saturday and really bad insomnia - the only thing that helped me sleep was beer - I don't usually drink alcohol. Now it's tuesday and I'm feeling somewhat better so will try to skip the beer tonight and see how I do.
Posted by Lil_Lee on October 1, 2002, at 13:18:40
In reply to Re: Zyprexa withdrawals, posted by kb on August 6, 2002, at 20:17:30
Hello!
I've been taking 2.5 mg of zyprexia for a year for drepression. When it came time to come off the med with my Doctors help, I could not. My doctor had me take the pill every other day for two weeks then stop. By the sixth day I was nausiated, dizzy and had some insomnia. I felt awful. When does this go away. How long does one go on feeling this way before giving in. I could only make it six days. I just wish that someone who has simular problems and has succeeded in comeing off would give a recount of what they went through and the time it took.
Thanks
Lil
Posted by sebastian on October 3, 2002, at 1:59:11
In reply to Re: Zyprexa withdrawals, posted by Lil_Lee on October 1, 2002, at 13:18:40
I know what you mean. For 4 years I took 10mg. Around June I went down to 5mg. Boy did I see a difference with in 2 days. I felt very weird for about 3 months. After that I sort of got used to it and decided to just come off all together. What a big mistake that was! I lasted about 9 days, started to loose it, called doc, and went on 2.5mg untill I could see him. Instantly (within 2 hours), I could eat and sleep again. Now I'm back to 5mg, hoping to stay here.
Posted by Lil_Lee on October 3, 2002, at 10:02:29
In reply to Re: Zyprexa withdrawals, posted by sebastian on October 3, 2002, at 1:59:11
Sebastian,
Is zyprexa the only med you are taking?
Did you have insomnia?
Posted by sebastian on October 3, 2002, at 14:09:49
In reply to Re: Zyprexa withdrawals, posted by Lil_Lee on October 3, 2002, at 10:02:29
Lil_Lee
I also take 40mgs of Celexa mid afternoon, with the 5 Zyprexa.
The Celexa makes me feel great! But I need the 5 of Zy to help me sleep, eat, and stop obsessing about things.
Major insomnia(nm)! My sleep was short, and very eratic. I would lie in bed, decide to get up, try sleeping somewhere else. My mind would race with ideas.
I woundered if taking small amonts, just little pices(very small) here and there, would have helped. I didn't like the sudden withdraw.
Sebastian
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