[rizwanx.uk]

My son had his first episode of psychosis in May and was prescribed Olanzapine as it is known here in the UK. I believe it is called Zyprexa in the US.

His doctors recommended he takes it for a minimum of 3 months but my son refuses to take it anymore. He was prescribed a fairly low dosage.

He has not had a relapse or anything so I suppose should we be worried that he is not taking his meds?

Riz

[Erti]

I was on Zyprexa for the longest time. Only reason I quit taking it is because it made me sleepy. I didn't really have side effects on it. It really helped me. However everyone is different and what works for someone else may not work for your son.

[justmeandmyhead]

The risk would be that it can take a few months for a relapse to happen, it doesn't necessarily happen straight away for everyone.
I would advise to keep an eye on him and if you notice things slipping encourage him to see a doctor or take his meds. He might be one of the lucky few that only have one episode and are fine, or he may relapse.
Hope this helps a bit.

[ofthevalley]

Originally Posted by rizwanx.uk

My son had his first episode of psychosis in May and was prescribed Olanzapine as it is known here in the UK. I believe it is called Zyprexa in the US.

His doctors recommended he takes it for a minimum of 3 months but my son refuses to take it anymore. He was prescribed a fairly low dosage.

He has not had a relapse or anything so I suppose should we be worried that he is not taking his meds?

Riz

I think the best thing to do is to keep a close eye on him. If you notice anything off encourage him to see his pdoc or take his mess. Olanzapine is a pretty strong drug so the doc must have been concerned though I've never heard of taking meds for just 3 months.
Good luck to him. I'm sure you must be worried.

[Sometimes psychotic]

Originally Posted by ofthevalley

I think the best thing to do is to keep a close eye on him. If you notice anything off encourage him to see his pdoc or take his mess. Olanzapine is a pretty strong drug so the doc must have been concerned though I've never heard of taking meds for just 3 months.
Good luck to him. I'm sure you must be worried.

I've never heard three but for a first break in the U.K. It's usually six months followed by a trial off. The fep clinic I went to was based on the U.K. Model.

[joshuas-mommy]

No, doctors just over prescribe meds.

The more you stop and retake, the more that becomes a pattern, the less effective that particular anti psychotic will work. ((hug))