http://www.medications.com/se/Zyprexa Recent side effects for Zyprexa Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:59:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28097 Ten years on zyprexa and seventy pounds gained. Decided diabetes risk too high, tried to change to Geodon, horrible. Zyprexa has done me great good (no delusions, less paranoia, out of silent stupor) but after ten years I feel maybe my life and skills ha http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28097 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:20:27 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27663 I live in Israel, and here in this country not only do the police do their duty incorrectly, but so do psychiatric officials. I was in a bad state emotional, and that did not result in any obscene or out-of-the-order matter, but me having chosen to move o http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27663 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:31:06 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25798 Slurred speech was noticed after the third dose. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25798 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:22:08 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24931 I JUST STARTED THE ZYPREXA YESTERDAY AND MY LEGS WERE FEELING FUNNY I COULDNT GET COMFORTABLE IS THIS A BIG ISSUE IT ALSO LASTED FOR 5 HOURS . http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24931 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:31:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23679 Just also wanted to mention now that I see other posts have had extreme swelling in my feet and ankles which was very abnormal but told by doctors they've seen worse............yeah right!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23679 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:36:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23666 Zyprexa has ruined my life!!!!! I went in hospital in 2001 with what I would call mild delusions now compared to after being given zyprexa. As soon as this med was started I began to have extreme pressure on my back constricting my breathing, could barel http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23666 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:34:58 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22537 for me I needed Zyprexa b/c i have an ED and i needed to gain weight. well i gained 20 pounds and now im tapering. i lost my appetite and am losing more weight than i should be. this isnt good for me! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22537 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 13:35:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17017 I was on zyprexa since I was 11. I am taking it for bipolar disorder and although it does make me gain weight I still need it. Without my 2.5 mg of zyprexa I would not sleep or eat for weeks and would probably be anorexic. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17017 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:45:42 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13304 i have been taking this drug now for about a month and have noticed that it take me longer in the morning to get going my appetite has increased. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13304 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 08:05:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12902 I'm taking zyprexa for months. I didn't try to taper it off because i know i will be experiencing withdrawal symptoms if i stop taking the medicine. I've been taking 10 mg of olanzapine and the side effects to me is dry mouth, dry lips and weight gain. Bad http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12902 Thu, 05 Jan 2006 15:33:19 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12305 extreme weight gain http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12305 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:45:13 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11979 im a 30 year old man and have been on olanzipine for 4 and a half years since taking a nervous break down.during thses 4 years i,v lost all confidence in myself.i have now a deep rooted fear of flying,and have beev flying all over the world with my job but http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11979 Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:48:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10915 I took Zyprexa for a week or two, during psych hospitalization for (basically) a nervous breakdown at my job. In that amount of time, I gained too much weight and for that reason, stopped the med. It did seem to help the psych problems I had, but not w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10915 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 03:09:18 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9923 Since I have been on zyprexa for 3 years I have gained atleast 50 pounds, and I am hungry all the time and I crave sweets like their is no tomorrow I have since went off the drug and I hope in the months to come I can lose some of this weight finally. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9923 Mon, 18 Jul 2005 18:13:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9675 I've been on Zyprexa (2.5 mg) for insomnia and Lexapro (10 mg) since Sept. 2004. I tried going off the meds cold turkey in April 2005 and went through MAJOR withdrawals. Thought I was dying. Doc put me back on both meds and told me to withdraw over a lo http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9675 Thu, 07 Jul 2005 13:59:10 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9473 i´ve been taking zyprexa for about 3-4 years now. i have severe imsomnia & constant twitching. i have extreme nausea & headaches. i´ve noticed that i´ve been happier but i can still feel down at times for small events http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9473 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 13:38:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9045 I've been searching for details about what vitamins and minerals are depleted, when taking Zyprexa. Does anyone know where I can find such information? Thanks. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9045 Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:43:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7852 I went off zyprexa cold turkey after 10 days (I know you're not supposed to do that, but I figured it was such short-term use.) I now have no emotions, and my head feels funny all of the time. I have trouble getting comfortable when I go to bed. Can anyone http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7852 Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:03:33 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7559 I was diagnosed in 1996 with depression by the VA. My depression became worse, and in 2001 Sept. I was also diagnosed with not only depression but also Bipolar disorder. I was prescribed Olanzapine for three months. When I noticed during that time I was fe http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7559 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:26:50 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7339 I was on Lithium,1200 mg aday .I was on it for a long time and it changed my world for the good . Now I have gone off because it has lost it's affect. My Psychiatrist has put me on Zyprexa and it is doing great things for me.The only thing I don't know if http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7339 Fri, 14 Jan 2005 17:48:13 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7298 for five years I have been a recluse due to anxiety and panic attacks. Recently I stopped taking Olanzapine as a short attention span, poor short term memory and poor concerntration were attributed to Olanzapine by a psychologist I saw for the above. An un http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7298 Fri, 05 Nov 2004 09:21:10 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6428 after my doctor changed my dose to 7.5mg my hair started falling out for about 6 months. i got very sick and my eyes swelled up very large and i worry about the long term side effects. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6428 Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:47:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6131 So far has totally destroyed my libido. If I drink alcohol I seem to be able to overcome this side-effect http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6131 Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:32:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5968 I've been on Zyprexa for 5 months and I've tried twice to wean myself off of it. The first time I tried it myself and it was unsuccessful, as I ended up having severe insomnia that lasted 8 days (absolutely no sleep at all). I then decided to seek a psyc http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5968 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 10:28:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5609 I have been on Zyprexa for the best part of 2 years. Luckily I haven't had a great deal of side effects except weight gain. I used to weigh about 10.5 stone now I weigh around 12.5. I am in the process of coming off it now I am currently down from 7.5 m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5609 Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:16:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5416 I took Zyprexa for a year after a trip to the hospital. It knocked me out in the evening. I've gained about 20 lbs. Now, I want to lose it. The first time I tried to quit taking it suddenly and at the same time quit taking birth control pills. Big mi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5416 Mon, 12 Jul 2004 05:00:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5391 Side effect is weight gain. Zombie like thoughts. When coming off it Insomnia. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5391 Sun, 11 Jul 2004 21:23:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5387 dAVID MY BROTHER HAD BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICATION FOR OVER A YEAR. nOW HE WAS DIA GNOSED WITH DIABETES. WE NEED A LAWYEY. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5387 Sat, 10 Jul 2004 19:33:17 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5375 I have been taking Zyprexa for about 3 weeks and I just started to notice I can't seem to quit eating!! I am so hungry when I know I have had enough food. I was given the drug to go with my Lexapro for O.C.D. until it starts to work so that I can sleep wel http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5375 Wed, 07 Jul 2004 20:21:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5347 I've been on Zyprexa for about 2 months now for Generalised Anxiety Disorder and depression along with Luvox. It's great for insomnia. Only side effects i've experienced is a rather irritating stimulation of my legs, and my insomnia has come back since i g http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5347 Wed, 07 Jul 2004 11:44:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5345 My ankles are swollen and I've gained 20 pounds http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5345 Mon, 05 Jul 2004 15:28:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5325 my ankles swelled,I gained six pounds in six days and I couldn't stop eating everything in site. I craved peanut butter on bread and chocolate. now I hope I can lose the weight, I had already gained taking depakote. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5325 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 09:07:17 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5288 Since taking zyprexa I have had the most amazing side effects. Yes, I have changed from a raving bipolar maniac with no rationality into a "normal person" a caring parent of two baby girls and am now having a happy life. Praying that it lasts. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5288 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:31:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5076 Taking it for 1 month. 1st 2 1/2 weeks good, then very sudden weight gain (10 lbs in 10 days) and severe swelling in legs & ankles, some in face and hands also. Took 2.5 daily. When will the swelling go away? Stopped the medication 2 days ago. No probl http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5076 Tue, 08 Jun 2004 00:17:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5014 I have been taking Zyprexa (and Zoloft) for 2 years. I have gained 70 lbs. I have no energy. I do not have a full range of emotions. I am now very agreeable. I don't have reasonable reponses to things/situations. I sleep a lot, I no longer exercise at http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5014 Wed, 12 May 2004 14:52:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4708 just a warning to parents, this drug as well as risperdal has been used on children, for reasons other than mentil illness. but, the FDA has NEVER approved for its use in children, not even for schizophrenia. it is not only dangerous to use in adult schiz http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4708 Tue, 11 May 2004 21:10:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4700 I've been taking Zyprexa for 6 wks. Gained about 20 lbs. Also on Valium, Paxil for several yrs. Started Depakote 9 mos. ago so I figured that was reason for weight gain. Now after 6 weeks I have extremely swollen legs & feet. Mostly on right side which is http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4700 Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:00:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4430 Hi, I took the drug and other than a good AND RESTFUL SLEEP WITHOUT WAKING UP SEVERAL TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, I HAD NO QUALLMS WITH IT. oN THE OTHER HAND, I WAS A LITTLE DROWSY AND WAS SINGING TO MYSELF WHILE SHOWERING. mY WIFE SAID IT SCARED http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4430 Mon, 08 Mar 2004 21:01:30 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3957 my son started zyprexa almost 3 years ago and has gained over 100 pounds! my little boy is gone, hes double the child he was, and most of it was in the first year. He stopped taking zyprxa 3months ago, the first thing we noticed was how good his face loo http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3957 Thu, 05 Feb 2004 08:55:06 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3731 Alot of stomach problems and headaches. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3731 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 19:05:17 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3446 Zyprexa has helped to "calm the storm" that I felt in my head. I have more energy, and I am doing more chores around the house. The only negative side effects that have me scared are nightmares and sleepwalking, which I've never done until starting this http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3446 Fri, 02 Jan 2004 19:08:03 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3403 MY SISTER USED THIS DRUG IT WENT THROUGH HER SYSTEM LIVER ETC TO HER BRAIN AND killed HER DEAD VERY DANGERIOUS DRUG. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3403 Sun, 28 Dec 2003 07:20:44 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3359 I have been on zyprexa three weeks now, have swelling of the ankles and legs, dry mouth at night, have to sip on water a few times. Tongue sticks to roof of mouth, mouth so dry. I also experience blurred vision have to keep blinking my eyes. I am on 5m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3359 Sun, 07 Dec 2003 10:29:25 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3275 I have been on zyprexa for about a week and have noticed not only waight gain but also weekness in my hands.note I am also on other meds.for schzitzoaffective disorder. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3275 Fri, 17 Oct 2003 17:43:23 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3116 HI,DON'T KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ZYPREZA.DOCTOR JUST PUT ME ON IT TODAY.WAS LOSING MY MIND.WAS WILLING TO TRY ANYTHING.PLEASE PRAY FOR ME THAT THIS DRUG WILL HELP ME http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3116 Wed, 20 Aug 2003 12:34:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2849 NOISES I've been taking Zyprexa for more than 4 years first 5mg a day and now mostly 2,5 mg a day. And for more than 3 years now I've been hearing a noises. Like the noise you hear after have been exposed to very loud music. Like a high peep. Can anyone t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2849 Mon, 18 Aug 2003 16:07:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2832 I have been diagnosed w Bipolar disorder, I am currently in a manic down state. I have always noticed that my body functions opposite. When I take a mild downer I feel hyper and when I take a stimulant I become lathargic. I read alot of complaints on latha http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2832 Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:42:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2801 I know someone who takes zyprexa and her son claims her auditory and visual hallucinations are a result of taking this drug, i was just wondering if that was possible, she also takes paxil, but i that s just a mild anti-depressant. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2801 Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:35:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2675 I experience weight gain, lots of hunger, trouble waking up in the morning. The worst thing right now is lethargy. I'm used to riding my bike in the hills for 1-2 hours and this is just killing my ability to do hard exercise. I feel like I'm slogging th http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2675 Thu, 24 Jul 2003 10:43:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2653 Huh, you guys should be happy you don't have a crazy doctor like mine. I'm 5'7" and 160lbs and my doctor wants me to take 20mg basically cause he thinks I talk too much. Not only that, but he wants me to take it indefinetly. My mother had originally wan http://www.medications.com/effect/view/2653