Not to much or to little, 8 hours to be exact. At 2.5mg it def makes me a bit groggier but not to the point where I feel zombified, whereas my experiences with Haldol, rispredal, and Seroquel have all been extremely negative. But I can imagine that there are plenty of people out there whose illnesses are so severe it would warrant it. It completely controls all my symptoms. But I also take (Zoloft and lamictal) I do think it's hard to get off of because I have tried twice in the last year and I couldn't sleep and it felt like I had withdrawals! I didn't know how to explain this to my therapist who actually looked more worried than happy when I tried to explain how quiet it was and I don't know if this explanation is any better but this has been my experience every time.I wouldn't want to take them for a longer period of time but it's nice to know they are there when I'm really losing control.I know some people get told to keep taking them and I have a friend who is forced to keep taking them and a much higher dose then what I've had. Please share whatever information you got about this medication.i've never taken it personally, but i've been close to two people who have.one of them stopped after gaining about 20 pounds in just a few weeks. Try to keep up with the doses, because it won't wear off as quick if you skip some. : CD004367. Gained 20 pounds from overeating. I didn't like it due to the weight gain, low libido, slow thinking, and high prolactin levels. It should not cause strange side effects like some antipsychotics, but it can be very sedating and cause weight gain, and a … Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1.

Luckily I was at the hospital at the time. Olanzapine is a very effective anti-manic and antipsychotic. my doctor told me that he thinks it's the best thing for controlling an acute manic episode.In my opinion, antipsycotic should be a last resort option.Remember: This is MY experience and I am not a doctor!My main thing with Olanzapine is it contributed to massive weight gain.

It has really helped me stay stable for a long time. It is important to clarify whether olanzapine could have a role in long-term prevention of manic and depressive relapses. We are a community here not just a help page. I gained about 8 kgs. However, More recently I have had issues with depression and gaining weight. It was was in quick succession to my 1st episode, when I was prescribed Quetiapine (Seroquel in the US), but I only took it for 10 days as there was nobody to actually monitor me.The second more severe episode woke me up to the realisation of the gravity of the situation. Also, apparently Zyprexa zydis (wafer version of Olanzapine) is less likely to cause weight gain. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ive just recently been prescribed olanzapine for my bipolar disorder. Just wondering if anyone out there has any positive/negative comments towards Olanzapine/Zyprexa. I use it for 2 or 3 weeks and then I stop taking them because my doctor says I should only take them a short amount of time because of the side-effects.So, here is what taking olanzapine has felt like to me:It helped me sleep, it really did. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. I slept through most of the day, was dizzy, sleepy and numb throughout the day. and then another and then another, ending with Abilify which she's been on for years.the other said she didn't care about the 40 or so pounds that she gained in the first two months, and she reported functioning fine on it and not feeling all out of it like another AP (i think it was Seroquel) did to her, but she just kind of gave up on meds altogether and i'm pretty sure she went back on the heroin. Olanzapine – or Zyprexa, one of the thousands of brand names for the drug – is used to treat certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and, with a combination of other medications, depression. Stick to the routine.It's been an absolute godsend when things got really tough for me. I'm male 31 bipolar type I. I have been on olanzapine (Zyprexa) 5 mg for a very long time probably eight years on and off (mostly on).

sorry.All I can say is that it removed my ability to draw and paint which was a disaster for me. I had to take olanzapine for a month this year and my weight and sugar level went up very quickly.But I found fasting all day and only eating dinner has helped dramatically. It's you having a more stable life right now at this time of your life versus risking some serious mess ups (if ypu already haven't seen enough already).You're going to be sedated for a few weeks. im a little bit nervous about it and ive been doing a little bit of research but id really like to hear some personal experience pleaseUnfortunately it is notorious for its weight gain profile and general metabolic side effects, however I personally didn't gain too much on it. Ive been told, once you bump up to 5 mg of zyprexa or higher, that's when the weight gain issues are bad. It just causes you to want to eat and eat and eat. Does it supress the negative thought and emotions ie suicidal ideation and self harm? she was all committed to being sober, and when she was on the Zyprexa she said she felt like she didn't need the other drugs.i understand that it's a pretty outstanding med, aside from the whole weight gain thing. Only thing that gets me out of severe/mania mixed episodes. Anyway, I like Zyprexa. Rated for Bipolar I disorder Report .