Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Support for tapering Zyprexa/olanzapine.
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DiscussionZyprexa Tapering thread
This is the forum for everyone tapering Zyprexa. When you log a check-in in My Taper, it will appear here. That way you can see how others on the sa...
Check-in1st Zyprexa Update - Feeling Okay
I have been sleeping 6-7 hours per night. Will wake up in the morning with some anxiety which will fade throughout the day. Wondering if I should redu...
Check-in1st Zyprexa Update - Feeling Okay
Feeling okay. Been having bouts of anxiety, fatigue, and gi upset.
Check-in1st Zyprexa Update - Feeling Fair
Feeling fair. No specific symptoms.
Check-inStart of Final Olanzapine (Zyprexa) journey - Tapering since 2024 from 30mg, now at 7.5mg
Currently fully stable. Done with abilify taper for few years to focus getting rid of this horrendous drug. Advanced plan is ready with proper holds a...
ARTICLEOlanzapine (Zyprexa) Tapering Guide: The Antipsychotic Nobody Talks About
Olanzapine, sold as Zyprexa, is one of the most prescribed antipsychotics in the world, yet a clear olanzapine Zyprexa tapering guide is hard to find....
Check-in1st Zyprexa Update - Feeling Fair
Feeling okay. Been having bouts of irritability and fatigue. I am currently on a month long pause of the olanzapine taper so I am starting to feel a ...
DiscussionHi I’m Joe
Wish me luck, I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss tapering off my medication (olanzapine).The side effects have been horrible and I’ve essentia...
DiscussionHey everyone,
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jodi, I’m from NSW, Australia. I’m currently tapering off Olanzapine. I’ve been tapering now for a bit o...
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