# \#Olanzapine **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/olanzapine/358.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [Has anyone come off Olanzapine (2.5 mg) successfully after taking it for 3 months?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-come-off-olanzapine-2-5-mg-successfully-after-taking-it-for-3-months/620812)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1009577](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1009577)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 11:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-come-off-olanzapine-2-5-mg-successfully-after-taking-it-for-3-months/620812 "2026-08-29T11:54:07Z")
I have been taking Olanzapine for 3 months. Most of the time it was 1.25mg. I can't tolerate it at any strength. For the last 6 days, I have been taking only a quarter of a pill or about .60 mg. As I write this, I am s… --- ## [Olanzapine 2.5mg for 3 years. Suffering with dosage reduction.](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-2-5mg-for-3-years-suffering-with-dosage-reduction/805794)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1478521](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1478521)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2024 20:55 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-2-5mg-for-3-years-suffering-with-dosage-reduction/805794 "2024-01-03T20:55:00Z")
Hi all, Im 36 from Brisbane Australia. I need some rather urgent help… as I have not been feeling well these past few days. BACKGROUND I have been on olanzapine 2.5mg per day for about 3 years. I also take 40mg of Flu… --- ## [Zyprexa induced insomnia](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-induced-insomnia/688490)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1216790](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1216790)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2024 17:04 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-induced-insomnia/688490 "2024-01-02T17:04:13Z")
Has anyone been able to fully restore their sleep since withdrawing from 5mg of Zyprexa? It’s been nearly 6 months for me and I only can sleep 0-2 hours per night? My health and quality of life have been greatly affected… --- ## [Stopping Olanzipine (xyprexa) cold turkey after being on it for a month](https://community.patient.info/t/stopping-olanzipine-xyprexa-cold-turkey-after-being-on-it-for-a-month/805156)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1476442](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1476442)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2023 20:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/stopping-olanzipine-xyprexa-cold-turkey-after-being-on-it-for-a-month/805156 "2023-11-30T20:47:05Z")
My 25 year old son had a mental breakdown and had to be admitted to the hospital. Once there he was placed in a behavioral health unit and treated first with Risperdal and had an allergic reaction and then was placed on… --- ## [I finally withdrew successfully from taking this drug!](https://community.patient.info/t/i-finally-withdrew-successfully-from-taking-this-drug/799510)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1224871](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1224871)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2023 20:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-finally-withdrew-successfully-from-taking-this-drug/799510 "2023-11-30T20:46:49Z")
HELLO ALL I just wanted to say that thanks to the advice I have found on this website I have finally withdrawn from this drug after being on it for many years, and want to encourage others that you can also do the same!… --- ## [How to taper off or go cold turkey but with memory problems](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-taper-off-or-go-cold-turkey-but-with-memory-problems/765869)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1385512](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1385512)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [1 March 2023 21:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-taper-off-or-go-cold-turkey-but-with-memory-problems/765869 "2023-03-01T21:18:03Z")
Hello, I have been taking olanzapine inconsistently for about a year and a half, once every 4 to 10 days. I’m pretty sure that these gaps in between taking it has likely lead to some withdrawal symptoms by themselves, s… --- ## [Olanzapine help](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-help/797373)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1457566](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1457566)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 March 2023 18:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-help/797373 "2023-03-01T18:43:20Z")
Hi all ive been on Olanzapine for 3 years initially 12.5 and now on ,5 but i want to reduce this further but trying to get an appointment with my doctor is taken forever can i just reduce this myself.I feel like a Zombie… --- ## [After 13 years on olanzapine](https://community.patient.info/t/after-13-years-on-olanzapine/796579)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1455825](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1455825)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2023 08:08 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/after-13-years-on-olanzapine/796579 "2023-02-13T08:08:42Z")
I recently found this site when I was looking for information on withdrawals from olanzapine and I thought that maybe I should share my experience with others because it might just be of help. I live in Australia. I was… --- ## [Zyprexa a drug not suitable for anyone, under any condition](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-a-drug-not-suitable-for-anyone-under-any-condition/484931)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_906329](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_906329)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2023 19:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-a-drug-not-suitable-for-anyone-under-any-condition/484931 "2023-02-07T19:38:08Z")
The number one way to indentify a terrible doctor, one who is reckless and has no regard for patient wellbeing or safety whatsoever is one who prescribes their patient Zyprexa. This is a drug being handed out to treat a… --- ## [Olanzapine withdrawal is sooo hard](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-withdrawal-is-sooo-hard/781086)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1419825](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1419825)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2023 03:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-withdrawal-is-sooo-hard/781086 "2023-02-06T03:07:05Z")
Hi. just joined this forum. God I feel sooo sick :tired\_face:. I don’t know how long I’ve been taking olanzapine but my youngest is 17 now. I was prescribed it for anxiety and post natal depression. Over the years I ha… --- ## [Success Story: Stopped Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Cold Turkey](https://community.patient.info/t/success-story-stopped-olanzapine-zyprexa-cold-turkey/638533)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1141177](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1141177)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2023 02:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/success-story-stopped-olanzapine-zyprexa-cold-turkey/638533 "2023-01-22T02:42:48Z")
First off thank you for this wonderful forum. I looked long and hard for success stories of people who came off Zyprexa cold Turkey successfully and was unable to. I took zyprexa for 2 months (started at high dose fool… --- ## [Olanzapine withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-withdrawal/790332)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1440039](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1440039)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2022 06:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-withdrawal/790332 "2022-09-06T06:52:47Z")
I withdrew from 5mg olanzapine successfully over 10 weeks. I tapered 10%. After 1 year off it, i had a relapse and went back on olanzapine. Now my physician is expecting that i will drop 50% for 2 weeks and than stop com… --- ## [Zyprexa weight gain, now weight loss due to Trulicity](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-weight-gain-now-weight-loss-due-to-trulicity/787743)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1433928](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1433928)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2022 10:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-weight-gain-now-weight-loss-due-to-trulicity/787743 "2022-07-16T10:18:49Z")
Hi all, I have been on Zyprexa since July 2018 to present. I went from 60kg to 110kg in this time. My endocrinologist put me on Trulicity injections to bring down my insulin levels (self administered once a week), and I… --- ## [Tips on dealing with Zyprexa withdrawals](https://community.patient.info/t/tips-on-dealing-with-zyprexa-withdrawals/787377)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1433133](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1433133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2022 07:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/tips-on-dealing-with-zyprexa-withdrawals/787377 "2022-07-09T07:37:48Z")
Hello, So i’ve been on zyprexa for 4 years and it was injection of 50mg per month. i quit cold turkey. yes i know its bad but i asked them to taper me, i even ask if they can give me another medicine, they wont budge. i… --- ## [Fed up and scared](https://community.patient.info/t/fed-up-and-scared/787373)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1433128](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1433128)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2022 05:16 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/fed-up-and-scared/787373 "2022-07-09T05:16:26Z")
I took 10 mg of olanzapine for 26 years. Then in 2014 my GP advised me to come off them as my health could be adversely affected. I did okay and by 2016 I was down to one 2.5 mg per week. I never managed to come off ola… --- ## [Olanzapine to Abilify insomnia](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-to-abilify-insomnia/780453)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1365321](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1365321)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2022 19:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-to-abilify-insomnia/780453 "2022-02-26T19:21:34Z")
Anyone switch from olanzapine to abilify and have insomnia stories? I’m 3 weeks in on abilify, no more olanzapine and still having insomnia bad. --- ## [Switching from Zyprexa to Abilify and effect on Weight](https://community.patient.info/t/switching-from-zyprexa-to-abilify-and-effect-on-weight/767000)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1388347](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1388347)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2022 19:19 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/switching-from-zyprexa-to-abilify-and-effect-on-weight/767000 "2022-02-26T19:19:58Z")
Hello everyone, Has anyone had any success losing weight gained due to Zyprexa upon switching to Abilify? Thank you, Zahraa --- ## [Zyprexa / Olanzapine withdrawal quitting cold turkey. Please Help](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-olanzapine-withdrawal-quitting-cold-turkey-please-help/779001)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1415120](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1415120)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2022 19:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/zyprexa-olanzapine-withdrawal-quitting-cold-turkey-please-help/779001 "2022-02-20T19:17:20Z")
hello everyone i just joined this forum to contribute my story about quitting olanzapine and hopefully finding some meaningful help with the suffering im going through. i was originally prescribed olanzapine years ago … --- ## [5 mg of olancipine it was giving many issues](https://community.patient.info/t/5-mg-of-olancipine-it-was-giving-many-issues/772979)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1402586](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1402586)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2022 15:34 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/5-mg-of-olancipine-it-was-giving-many-issues/772979 "2022-02-19T15:34:16Z")
My daughter was taking 5 mg of olanzapine for almost 3.5 weeks it was giving numerous issues. Such as hallucinations, constipation, zombie feel, bizarre behaviors many more. 3 Days cut down to 2.5 mg . She started wi… --- ## [Will I lose the weight gained by zyprexa?](https://community.patient.info/t/will-i-lose-the-weight-gained-by-zyprexa/686494)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1219795](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1219795)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2022 04:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/will-i-lose-the-weight-gained-by-zyprexa/686494 "2022-01-31T04:33:05Z")
Hello ! I was on zyprexa for 4 and 1/2 months and am off them . I have gained 9 kg ! The first 3 months I was on 10 mg , then for half a month on 5 mg and slowly tapering on 2.5 mg. Now I am off them for 20 days but I’ve… --- ## [How to cope with olanzapine (zyprexa) withdrawal symptoms, especially insomnia?](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-cope-with-olanzapine-zyprexa-withdrawal-symptoms-especially-insomnia/777864)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1412472](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1412472)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2022 21:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-cope-with-olanzapine-zyprexa-withdrawal-symptoms-especially-insomnia/777864 "2022-01-10T21:42:40Z")
Hello, i am tapering off olanzapine (zyprexa) and have cut down from 7.5mg to 2.5mg and seem to be fine in terms of withdrawal symptoms. But im planning on cutting down to 1.25mg in a few days for 3/4 weeks before alter… --- ## [Quitting 15 Mg Olanzapine after 3 Days Cold Turkey?](https://community.patient.info/t/quitting-15-mg-olanzapine-after-3-days-cold-turkey/776747)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1410295](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1410295)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2021 13:08 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/quitting-15-mg-olanzapine-after-3-days-cold-turkey/776747 "2021-12-22T13:08:28Z")
I was recently hospitalized and prescribed Olanzipine 15 mg, which I took for three days. I started not feeling well and sleeping 14 hours, and decided to stop taking it. I have been experiencing chest tightness, depress… --- ## [I was prescribed olanzapine last Friday. What are the effects of this drugs.](https://community.patient.info/t/i-was-prescribed-olanzapine-last-friday-what-are-the-effects-of-this-drugs/769339)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1393821](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1393821)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2021 19:25 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-was-prescribed-olanzapine-last-friday-what-are-the-effects-of-this-drugs/769339 "2021-09-13T19:25:18Z")
i was prescribed of olanzapine. After reading the comments of reviewers and i did research through internet for its harmful effects I was hesitant taking this drug. How do you feel taking this drug? How is your health? --- ## [Olanzapine Zyprexa withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-zyprexa-withdrawal/769389)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1315899](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1315899)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2021 19:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine-zyprexa-withdrawal/769389 "2021-09-12T19:27:08Z")
Hi everyone! At the moment I am almost 5 weeks off this poison. I have developed chronic diarrhea, dizziness ,specially after sleeping and a lot of muscular or body pain that comes and goes. Can anyone co relate to the… --- ## [Coming off Olanzapine](https://community.patient.info/t/coming-off-olanzapine/27414)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2021 05:35 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/coming-off-olanzapine/27414 "2021-08-23T05:35:57Z")
I have been on Olanzapine or over 6 years now from when I was diagnosed Borderline personality traits and all I can say is that I have endured 6 years of living hell. I have been taking 10mg every night for that time and… --- ## [My Mom is incredibly anxious one month of Zyprexa](https://community.patient.info/t/my-mom-is-incredibly-anxious-one-month-of-zyprexa/764559)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1382245](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1382245)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2021 16:29 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/my-mom-is-incredibly-anxious-one-month-of-zyprexa/764559 "2021-06-15T16:29:47Z")
Hi everyone, just wanting advice. my Mom was prescribed Zyprexa 5 mg over a year ago for anxiety, oh it calmed her nerves but also turned her into a zombie (no emotion, no joy, lazy & forgetful) I’ve been begging her do… --- ## [switching from Olanzapine to Seroquel](https://community.patient.info/t/switching-from-olanzapine-to-seroquel/763845)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1380017](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1380017)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2021 11:15 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/switching-from-olanzapine-to-seroquel/763845 "2021-06-08T11:15:55Z")
Hello, Switching from Olanzapine to Seroquel after twenty years has made me gain weight and have a bad case of insomnia. It’s been almost 2 months since the switch and even with prescription sleeping pills I only get 3… --- ## [My mother was depressed and the doctor gave her olanzapine, she took it for 2 months but stopped](https://community.patient.info/t/my-mother-was-depressed-and-the-doctor-gave-her-olanzapine-she-took-it-for-2-months-but-stopped/730078)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1299492](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1299492)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2021 16:34 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/my-mother-was-depressed-and-the-doctor-gave-her-olanzapine-she-took-it-for-2-months-but-stopped/730078 "2021-06-10T16:34:34Z")
my mother took olanzapine for 2 months but stopped taking it after the side effects and now she is suffering from withdrawal symptoms, can anybody tell for how long it will last? --- ## [Olanzapine](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine/739193)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1268192](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1268192)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2021 14:41 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/olanzapine/739193 "2021-05-08T14:41:27Z")
Please can anybody advise me the best way to taper off olanzapine. I am currently tapering and have terrible anxiety and insomnia, and sui dal thoughts daily. I need help to,get off this and am desperate to find mor… --- ## [I just quit olanzapine cold turkey after almost 2 weeks/5mg. how bad are the withdrawals?](https://community.patient.info/t/i-just-quit-olanzapine-cold-turkey-after-almost-2-weeks-5mg-how-bad-are-the-withdrawals/755832)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1357513](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1357513)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [3 May 2021 17:49 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-just-quit-olanzapine-cold-turkey-after-almost-2-weeks-5mg-how-bad-are-the-withdrawals/755832 "2021-05-03T17:49:37Z")
I have OCD and I was put on olanzapine because of it . I have ugly side effects like anhedonia , muscle contractions and cognitive problems like difficulties speaking , thinking and with the memory. The medication was t… [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/olanzapine/358.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Olanzapine)