advertisement
Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 05:00 PM
  #1
My pdoc has prescribed Zyprexa prn for my severe anxiety/panic. Is anyone here on Zyprexa or Zyprexa prn?

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
SlumberKitty
Legendary Wise Elder
 
SlumberKitty's Avatar
SlumberKitty is staying stable.
 
Member Since: Jul 2018
Location: CA
Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!)
5 yr Member
117.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 05:15 PM
  #2
I'm on generic Zyprexa (Olanzapine) for 5 mg. Take 1 to 1/5 tablets 1 to 2 times a day. I usually only take half a pill in the morning and half a pill at night. It is very relaxing. Like not benzo relaxing but relaxing. I'm a bit worried about weight gain as it seems to make me hungry and I am on a really low dose. I don't want to gain weight, I am trying to lose weight. But I haven't had any other side effects. I don't notice the relaxation as much now as I did when I first took it but I'm sure it is still there. I take mine for auditory hallucinations though. I do have anxiety (GAD) and I have had panic attacks but I would probably just take my benzo for those, tbh. HUGS Kit

__________________
Dum Spiro Spero
IC XC NIKA
SlumberKitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 06:51 PM
  #3
Quote:
Originally Posted by SlumberKitty View Post
I'm on generic Zyprexa (Olanzapine) for 5 mg. Take 1 to 1/5 tablets 1 to 2 times a day. I usually only take half a pill in the morning and half a pill at night. It is very relaxing. Like not benzo relaxing but relaxing. I'm a bit worried about weight gain as it seems to make me hungry and I am on a really low dose. I don't want to gain weight, I am trying to lose weight. But I haven't had any other side effects. I don't notice the relaxation as much now as I did when I first took it but I'm sure it is still there. I take mine for auditory hallucinations though. I do have anxiety (GAD) and I have had panic attacks but I would probably just take my benzo for those, tbh. HUGS Kit

Thank you! Your post is very helpful.

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
WastingAsparagus
Student of Life
 
WastingAsparagus's Avatar
WastingAsparagus is trying to enjoy life.
 
Member Since: Mar 2014
Location: South America
Posts: 4,641
10 yr Member
2,909 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 07:00 PM
  #4
I take 10 mg Zyprexa every day. It has eliminated my psychotic symptoms. I would imagine taking it PRN lessens the side effects significantly, as I have noticed weight gain from my daily use of it. It has also potentially (I say this because I am not sure) increased my cholesterol levels. Also, I know it works pretty well because whenever I try to go down on it, I have a resurgence of weird symptoms.

__________________
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”

WastingAsparagus is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
Guiness187055
Elder
 
Guiness187055's Avatar
Guiness187055 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Mar 2017
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,057
5 yr Member
970 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 07:34 PM
  #5
Zyprexa was a great drug for me I was on the highest recommended dosage 20mg. It had a lasting calming effect throughout the day and stopped intrusive thoughts. Unfortunately I had to trade it in for Saphris due to the fact that while on zyprexa I wanted to eat my couch. I am diabetic and it really made my blood sugar go through the roof partly due to the fact that I was always hungry. I put on 30 pounds in one year and finally said enough due to the side effects. Like I said it was a great drug for me I just didn't want to deal with the side effects. Hope it works out for you.

__________________



Guiness187055
Moderator
Community support team
Guiness187055 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
185329
Member
185329 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Jul 2021
Location: North America
Posts: 191
2 yr Member
1 hugs
given
Default Oct 26, 2021 at 11:31 PM
  #6
Yes, I am. I take 25 mg per day of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) ODT. I was on Zydis, but my insurance would not cover it in the dose I was taking - because Zydis is not available in 20 mg tablets. So I switched to Olanzapine ODT. They are pharmacologically equivalent, so it does not really matter, I guess.
185329 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 27, 2021 at 08:12 AM
  #7
Quote:
Originally Posted by WastingAsparagus View Post
I take 10 mg Zyprexa every day. It has eliminated my psychotic symptoms. I would imagine taking it PRN lessens the side effects significantly, as I have noticed weight gain from my daily use of it. It has also potentially (I say this because I am not sure) increased my cholesterol levels. Also, I know it works pretty well because whenever I try to go down on it, I have a resurgence of weird symptoms.

Thank you, Asparagus. Yes, pdoc did say that prn will reduce the chance of weight gain. I gained so much when I was on Seroquel.

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Thanks for this!
WastingAsparagus
Mountaindewed
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Mountaindewed's Avatar
Mountaindewed NoahsArk30
 
Member Since: Jun 2016
Location: Where the sidewalk ends
Posts: 35,834 (SuperPoster!)
5 yr Member
8,652 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 28, 2021 at 03:58 PM
  #8
I always refused to be on it because I heard it’s the worst drug when it comes to weight gain. I can’t be on anything that can cause weight gain because the weight gain side effect always out weighs the good side effects and it just becomes a huge problem. And my doctor respects my decisions. So we have decided on no weight gain meds.

__________________
Ridin' with Biden
Mountaindewed is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Oct 28, 2021 at 07:50 PM
  #9
Thanks to each of you for the replies. They're very helpful. I gained over 100lbs. on Seroquel - and acquired all the health problems that result from gaining all that weight. Having a mental illness makes life so complicated.

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
lonelyisland, SlumberKitty
Desoxyn
Metaphysic
 
Desoxyn's Avatar
Desoxyn We are one mind
 
Member Since: Aug 2016
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 12,961 (SuperPoster!)
5 yr Member
4,902 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Nov 01, 2021 at 09:32 PM
  #10
10mg of olanzepine every evening for over a year. I gained 10lbs? It is a miracle for depersonalization/derealization induced panic attacks.
Desoxyn is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Nov 03, 2021 at 03:15 AM
  #11
Quote:
Originally Posted by Desoxyn View Post
10mg of olanzepine every evening for over a year. I gained 10lbs? It is a miracle for depersonalization/derealization induced panic attacks.

Wow, that's good to hear. I've had derealization for many years.

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
convalescence
Member
 
convalescence's Avatar
convalescence has no updates.
 
Member Since: Dec 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 473
8 yr Member
106 hugs
given
Default Nov 06, 2021 at 10:05 AM
  #12
It made me lay around and do nothing except for gain weight. I’m naturally very thin, so that’s not a big deal. Just numbed me out.

It’s worked wonders for my aunt who has psychosis though. Everybody is different. Seems to make a lot of ppl gain weight tho.
convalescence is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*, SlumberKitty
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
lonelyisland
Account Suspended
lonelyisland has no updates.
 
Member Since: Oct 2021
Location: Croatia
Posts: 15
2 yr Member
15 hugs
given
Default Dec 12, 2021 at 09:42 PM
  #13
Dear user, I and lot's of my former friends were on Zyprexa. It ruined my teeth. Weight gain is the least of symptoms. I even reported it through old Psych central several years ago. Be careful if you have light,and damagable teeth,and a choice, don't use it. Or, try using it less. Wouldn't recommend it to anybody.
My friend M. took Zyprexa 20 mg per day,he lost teeth,and had psycotic episodes plus he didn't stop having hallucinations.
My former boyfriend was banned of Z, his doctor didn't want him to suffer. I got shots of Zyprexa even though I didn't need it,I was never psychotic. It was so bad.
Read the instructions carefully, and be aware. Best of luck.
lonelyisland is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
185329
Member
185329 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Jul 2021
Location: North America
Posts: 191
2 yr Member
1 hugs
given
Default Dec 14, 2021 at 09:43 PM
  #14
I never used to think that there was actually a difference between Zyprexa and Olanzapine. But apparently, Olanzapine can cause teeth discoloration as opposed to Zyprexa. Here's the article:

A Case of Teeth Discoloration Upon Transition From Zyprexa to Generic Olanzapine
185329 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
*Beth*
catches the flowers
*Beth* is practicing healthy breathing for brain, mind, body, spirit.
 
Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
23.7k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Dec 15, 2021 at 01:05 PM
  #15
It's very good to know about the teeth. Yikes!

Thanks to each of you for sharing your experiences.

__________________




*Beth* is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
SlumberKitty
Victoria'smom
Legendary
 
Victoria'smom's Avatar
Victoria'smom has no updates.
 
Member Since: Apr 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 14,880 (SuperPoster!)
10 yr Member
5,415 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Dec 16, 2021 at 09:08 PM
  #16
I was on 5-20 mg it made me sleepy but didn't get rid of my issues. So I stop it. It didn't help my anxiety.

__________________
Dx:
Me- SzA
Husband- Bipolar 1
Daughter- mood disorder+


Comfortable broken and happy

"So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk
My blog
Victoria'smom is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
*Beth*
 
Thanks for this!
*Beth*
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:57 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.



 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.