Like most medications acting on the central nervous system (CNS), abruptly discontinuing To make a long story short, by the time I had had enough, I was taking 30-35 mg's daily, sleeping for 15 hours a day, and weighed 225lbs
See more Withdrawal symptoms appear to occur frequently after abrupt discontinuation of an oral antipsychotic
These symptoms can vary in intensity and duration, depending on
Olanzapine
Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms may include: Dopamine supersensitivity or dopaminergic syndrome – can result in rebound psychosis that is more pronounced
Zyprexa is used to control delusional thinking, apathy, strong emotions, and other
Helpful - 2 SandraG I went cold turkey off zyprexa twice (I know, not smart)--here is what I have been experiencing: -a feeling of slight pressure on my brain, as if there is
Taking what you think is zyprexa but it isn't can also bring on withdrawal symptoms
When I'm starving, but struggling to make myself swallow, my friend who knows how to make amazing food cooks for
4%) experienced those effects as ‘severe’
5 mg (24 μmol), 10 mg (32 μmol), 15 mg (48 μmol), or 20 mg (64 μmol)
Symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are sometimes called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome and typically last for a few weeks
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If you feel tired after taking olanzapine, ask your healthcare provider about taking olanzapine around bedtime
ZYPREXA may cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)
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increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
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Zyprexa (olanzapine) is one of a group of medications called atypical antipsychotics
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