User Reviews for Zyprexa oral

I started taking Zyprexa for a bipolar diagnosis. Made me very ill for the first few weeks. Required hospitalization. severe vomiting with serious abdominal pain. The only benefit of this drug was knocking me out at night to make me sleep.

I haven't been taking this med long but being a recovering addict and trying so many different drugs I truly think I found the one for me. Side effect's are mild at best and I am happy and attentive. Yea the eating is a problem but knowing about it helps me control how much I eat.

I gained 25lbs. in two months, looked like a zombie, and tried to kill myself by overdosing on it. Stay away from this drug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i finally feel like old self.

Has anyone taken Zyprexa and then come down with Parkinsonism traits? Now diagnosed with MS and wonder whether this drug could be related to this autoimmune disease. Plase respond

i took zyprexa 2 yrs ago i quit taking it when i started back drinking but now that i was sober n had 18 months clean i was have several hard times back in march but i knew all the side effects yes i kno it gains weieght but u kno since now i'm back on it i take 5 mg a night n my mood is awesome when i run out i noticed my moods r back to the old way fast but if i keep it on hand n take it everyday it goes really well i have lots energy but i'm 29 yrs old this has be very effective medication for me n it keeps working n i kno the costs scare me since i'm a self employed farmer but u kno if it works who cares about the price or the wieght gain Read More Read Less

had tried many. was at end. life saving. discovered restfull sleep.

i gained 25lbs in two months, i hate it!

On day one slept for 14hrs, very groggy. 2nd day: spacey, confused, tremors, insomnia, increased appetite. On 3rd day right now: less confused, tremors diminished, can't stop eating, tired, low energy, lethargic, slow to respond, temperamental, talking to voices by nightime, still unable to sleep. Time to take my pill (10mg). Wish me luck.

Gained 65lbs in the first three months. Used to be a size 8 went to a size 12. Now Im in a size 16. Still had hallucinatiions and hearing commanding voices to kill myself or others.Parinoid to the max. Doctor switched me to Geodon and has worked so far. weight gain has stopped and halucination and voices have stopped.Not so paranoid either.

Bipolar

I have been on Zyprexa for 3 years now. It helps tremendously with bipolar. That is not an issue. What is an issue is the 30 pounds of weight gain for someone who hasn't had trouble with weight since high school. Another issue is the zombie-like effect, even on 2.5 mgs a day. On top of that, I just had my 1st troubling liver test. I would not recommend this long-term, but more as needed.

zyprexa has given me a new life.

I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I know the hbp can be caused by this medicine. How do I know if I really need this type of medication?

I have mixed emotions about this drug. My 75 yr old mother began taking Zyprexa 2 yrs ago and at the time it was amazingly successful. It still is...somewhat. Several months ago she began having tremors and they are progressively worse now. She has also developed diabetes, diabetes related heard disease, has had seizures (had the disorder prior), high cholesterol ... but hasn't gained a pound. I am terribly concerned because some of the precautions I have read online indicate the tremors may not subside after stopping the meds. You would think she had Parkinsons (and may - MRI pending). I am terrified to take her off Zyprexa because of her state of mind. But, I'm also terrified to leave her on the drug. It's a double edge sword for me. I think some people will do well on this drug...but others will not. Everyone has to try it for themselves. Best of luck to everyone. Read More Read Less

Is still having pain when waking up & is worried about the other meds that I am taking with it.

Other than exhaustion, I have had luck with this med. I was feeling better...BUT I now have elevated Prolactin levels and have to have an MRI. Not positive that there is a cooralation but it sure seems to be.