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Posted by Schlepo on April 20, 2019, at 20:08:14
Okay, I think Olanzapine is starting to become activating (or maybe even depressing) for me now, and I'd appreciate any strategies for coming off of it. Started at 2.5mgs in early January, and have on a bit less than 5mgs (3/4 of a 5mg pill) since late march. Actually increased it a bit from that over the last week, but now I'm going back down to 3/4 of a pill.
And any advice on substitute meds would also be greatly appreciated.
Posted by joe f on April 21, 2019, at 8:47:50
In reply to Getting off Olanzapine., posted by Schlepo on April 20, 2019, at 20:08:14
HAS YOUR DR MENTIONED REXULTI....I WOULD BE CURIOUS TO HEAR HIS REACTION
Posted by Christ_empowered on April 21, 2019, at 10:31:19
In reply to Getting off Olanzapine., posted by Schlepo on April 20, 2019, at 20:08:14
i think i mentioned buspirone (buspar) before. not without its own set of adverse effects, but i think safer than antipsychotic drugs.
taper slowly...are you prescribed sedatives? those can help ease problems as you reduce the dosage.
Posted by Schlepo on April 21, 2019, at 11:39:02
In reply to Re: Getting off Olanzapine., posted by Christ_empowered on April 21, 2019, at 10:31:19
> i think i mentioned buspirone (buspar) before. not without its own set of adverse effects, but i think safer than antipsychotic drugs.
>
> taper slowly...are you prescribed sedatives? those can help ease problems as you reduce the dosage.I've recently had bad experiences with clonazepam and Ativan (paradoxical anxiety, similar to what I'm experiencing with Olanzapine now), so what alternative sedatives can you recommend?
Posted by Radish on April 24, 2019, at 19:00:16
In reply to Getting off Olanzapine., posted by Schlepo on April 20, 2019, at 20:08:14
For general anxiety my friend has had good results with buspirone.
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