Stopped my anxiety attacks (two recent visits to ER). At the ER they gave me lorazepam. My doctor put me on 5 mg per day olanzapine because lorazepam is a depressant and could trigger another anxiety atack (paradoxically even though it is an antianxiolitic) before the flouxetine he also prescribed stabilizes me. I had to reduce to 2.5 mg after first dose of olanzapine because of severe lethargy (M...
TownieGirl83 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/31/2014
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
20 Days of mania makes for a very irritable me. Doc gave me this, and it has helped to bring me down slowly opposed to just crashing. Dry mouth is a bitch though.
3
Report this post
PapaTrubs | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/11/2014
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I have ADHD, am Manic Bipolar, and suffer from Schizophrenia. Since I started on taking this about 8 or 9 months ago, I have had some major changes. On the positive I see fewer "shadows" and hear fewer things. I take a combination of medications and have for over 15 years. My family and I, all noticed the change for the better, after about 3 months of adding this to my regimen. I would recommend this to anyone that suffers from some of the same issues. The worst thing about it, to me is the weight gain; it's been drastic for me. I gained about 15 to 20 pounds in the first 2-3 months. I have always had an "over active" metabolism, but this is the first time in my life I've been overweight. I feel the effect it's had for me is worth the weight gain; it's the 1st medication that has had a major effect other then Prozac. I just have to exercise a little more than before. Read More Read Less
5
Report this post
Gerry | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
5/10/2014
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Does nothing.
1
2
Report this post
Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | Patient
4/28/2014
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
2
Report this post
Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/6/2014
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
2
Report this post
Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/24/2014
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
N/A still not sleeping
3
Report this post
Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2014
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
if you take prozac like me and not much ever helps,I have to recommend Olanzapine. It really works for me,and thats saying something
4
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2014
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
1
Report this post
annie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/21/2013
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
some what always want to eat or snack on something.some miner improvement's,but I've been using it for about 4 month,s now.hope to see more in future..
2
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/15/2013
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
1
1
Report this post
xy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/15/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
less fear, good sleeping
38
5
Report this post
claire | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/10/2013
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
The weight gain is killing people mine has doubled
3
1
Report this post
annnie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2013
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
restlessness, can not sit still,trouble sleeping,seeing shadow's, hearing voices
3
Report this post
koffeedawg | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/11/2013
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 4.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
So far the anxiety and severe to slight depression have been easing and the "sunlight" is back in my life. Am able to follow through and organize myself better. (Also have AAD, this has helped concentration and hopefully the doctor will increase dosage until I can actually remember where I left my coffee cup every single time.)
6
1
Report this post
bonnie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/8/2013
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 1.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I am being treated as delusional
4
Report this post
boobby | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/17/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
headache dreams apples
4
13
Report this post
agelbert | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Stopped my anxiety attacks (two recent visits to ER). At the ER they gave me lorazepam. My doctor put me on 5 mg per day olanzapine because lorazepam is a depressant and could trigger another anxiety atack (paradoxically even though it is an antianxiolitic) before the flouxetine he also prescribed stabilizes me. I had to reduce to 2.5 mg after first dose of olanzapine because of severe lethargy (My doctor said it was okay to split the 5 mg pill in half - NOTE: He made sure I was NOT a diabetic prior to prescribing olanzapine with a fasting blood test). I was also prescribed 20 mg fluoxetine a day. I am a bipolar-I with no manic episode for over 15 years but a constant struggle with depression. I took fuoxetene for over 10 years and had been off it and any other medication but 81 mg of aspirin a day for over three years. I had never had an anxiety attack in my life before this. I am now one week into this therapy. I was given olanzapine as a bridge for two or three weeks until the fluoxetene kicks in to prevent depression triggered anxiety attacks. So far I have had some dry mouth and a very brief tingling and numbness in my hands but nothing serious. However, due to the fact that olanzapine modifies body chemistry to try to favor metabolizing lipids in a higher priority than carbohydrates (the reverse of normal biochemistry), I wouldn't want to take this drug too long. That mechanism is what can lead to diabetes type II. Read More Read Less
51
5
Report this post
Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/13/2012
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 3.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Report this post
runner | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/20/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
stable moods weight gain
6
Report this post
sam | 45-54 | Female | Patient
9/8/2012
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 2.7
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I am taking this medication in addition to other medications to treat depression/PTSD. I have only been on this for 1-month and have noticed the following negative side effects: a slight weight increase (5 lbs), frequent headaches, increased anxiety attacks, decreased sex drive, and difficulty waking completely in the morning. On the positive side, my night terrors have decreased. I will continue taking this medication for another month to see if the negative side affects improve.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USER-GENERATED CONTENT ON WEBMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions.