User Reviews for olanzapine oral

I am still on a low dosage and feel I need to have a higher dosage as my symptoms have increased in severity over time. although almost immediatley after using olanzapine I felt a difference and everyone involved with me commented on how i changed very quickly. Only downside to this is that I change back quickly if I miss a pill.

I was very depressed /not sleeping and had major problems with restless legs twitching at night. This medication was magic for the first 3 nights then I developed severe swollen knee joints and by the 5 day I couldn't bend my knees to walk up a step. Doctor took me off the meds and my knees returned to normal but the restless legs came back with a vengance. I was told to take a magnesium and calcium suppliment and the restless leg problem went away.

Ilike it

witnin first 6mths of durg use was a real good motivator i felt like doing more but now its akinda one level all the time and have injuries that it seems like its increasing the pain and feels like i have an infection in my neck

In my opinion, this med is a heavy sedation type of drug. Therefore, i take my dose at 10pm every night. When i wake up around 8am, my brain feels like it has been 'erased' from the previous manic day.I feel refreshed, although a bit sluggish from medication 'hang-over'. This goes away with a cup of coffee and a bit of fresh air and sunshine in the morning.The first person i speak with actually sets the mood for me for that day.[please be in a cheerful mood for me!!!]

the best medication I have had, no side effects at all..

Tried samples for a week from the doctor with good results. Went to get a prescription filled for it, STICKER SHOCK! Check your insurance co-pay before trying.

Presented with an extreme manic/pschotic episode and initially diagnosed schizoform. Medication was very effective within 2-3 days. On reflection my major side effect was mild/moderate depression. Continued medication for 1 1/2 years until moving out of state. Was then rediagnosed Bipolar and was recommended to switch medications to a combination of Depakote and Citalopram. I reluctantly made the switch eventually without trouble. Since then I have had one instance when severe stress has allowed the manic phase to 'leak through'. I was again given Olanzapine and the manic symptoms disappeared immediately. I was able to discontinue Olanzapine within 1-2 weeks. My psychiatrist and I now use Depakote as the background medication for the manic phase and on any indication of returning manic symptoms we use Olanzapine as a temporary 'brake' with great effectiveness.Read More Read Less

I find olanzapine to be a good treatment for bipolar disorder, and have no side effects

This medication as helped allow me to see when my mood swings are getting out of control and allows me to take a time out when I fear I am getting angry or when I feel I might harm some one.