Zyprexa for me was the best medication for stabilizing my moods. It immediately calmed me down, helped me get my anxiety under control, and I finally could sleep for more than four hours. The reason for the high dissatisfaction is first, I was sleepy ALL THE TIME. I went from four hours sleep to 12 or more hours sleep, and even after all that I was still sleepy. I had a long commute to wor...
I can sleep now. How much do you have to take to overdose?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/10/2013
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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Able to control voices and adverse stimuli much easier
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Giselle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/24/2013
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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GAINED ABOUT 25 LBS IN A MATTER OF 2 WEEKS WITH IT!!! Sleeping spells. Could have killed myself. Uncontrollable sudden sleeping spells while driving in the evening. Eye twitching!!! Tongue lack of control. Slurping while trying to talk!
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/24/2013
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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I took this medication for about a year at the age of 12. I rapidly gained weight, which added to my depression. In total, I gained 30 pounds. As soon as i stopped the meds i lost all the weight, but with stretch marks to show for it. I wouldn't recommend this drug for anyone!!
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Chasidy39 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2013
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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Just trying to understand the side affects and is the dizziness bc it has a narcotic in , there's just so many side effects so just trying to get more info .
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md4ny | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/5/2013
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I even fired a doctor that put me on a different drug that didn't work
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Myjennie1977 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2013
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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This med also did great wonders for me but put a ton of weight on me quick and I was bloated I am getting older...never had weight problems before but since taking this I am having a hard time losing and I had no clue for awhile this med was doing this I thought it was the hospital food or something. But I asked the doctor and he said first and most common side effect is weight gain so he took me right off it and put me on topramate.
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md4ny | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/30/2013
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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Zyprexa works and luttada didn't.
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dfmote | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I cant tell if it is working or not. I dont feel any different.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/13/2013
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.0
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i took this medicine for a year and it worked great for ther bipolar disorder however i work at night so i would take it before going to sleep in the mornings and when i woke up i was so groggy i couldnt drive to get my children from school.. it also caused some weight gain..
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/13/2012
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.7
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dulce86440 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/13/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.7
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I have constant diarrhea, gained 30 pounds, constant appetite, lack of any emotional range, and if i get less than 12 hours of sleep at night i am nauseous the entire day.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/13/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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has stopped my depression symptoms and certain psychotic features.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/10/2012
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 2.3
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I have gained 60 pounds on this drug and I feel numb to everything. My doctor has finally decided to take me off of it. Although this drug helps with the disorder I would not recommend it to anyone.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/22/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.7
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I have found the odt version to be the most effective instead of the pill. This drug is amazing in reguards to treating my manic episodes related to by bipolar I diagnosis. However I have gained 40lbs in the last 3-4 weeks and am wondering if it is from this med or the combination of meds and depression.
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tedddybear | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/9/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.3
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I have had four stroks on this that i was not told so i do not know why peopl are not alowed to be toldl they could die in the end
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drl7772 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/9/2012
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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This medication has worked wonders for me, but the side effects are unbearable at this point, i have gained 15 pounds in about two weeks and my legs and ankles are so swollen i cant even fit into my shoes. It also looks like i am pregnant, its ridiculous. I wish the drug didnt have such harsh side effects or else i would continue taking it. I would say if you are bipolar with depressed episodes to give it a try because i know every every medicine works different on each individual.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2012
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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i have all side effects. my doctor took me off of it yesterday
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Ames | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/21/2012
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Taking this med for depression and insomnia for the past two weeks -- it works very well for both. However, I have intense food cravings, very bad gas, and my stomach has bloated out so badly that I look like I'm 6 months pregnant! I'm going to stop taking it today.
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Sheridan. | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/11/2012
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 1.7
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Zyprexa made me put on 15kg in 3 months! I already had self esteem issues and this just tripled my anxiety and depression about myself! I found it to bve sedating and I lost all my drive to do anything!!!
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