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A Drug for the Long Haul

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Citation: Bobby. "A Drug for the Long Haul: An Experience with Olanzapine (Zyprexa) (exp41488)". Erowid.org. Dec 19, 2007. erowid.org/exp/41488

DOSE:

7.5 mg

oral

Pharms - Olanzapine

(pill / tablet)

BODY WEIGHT:

215 lb

Using the pill for the past two years I have noticed that it helps me get to sleep. I also notice that I have dreams toward the end of my sleep which sometimes makes it difficult to wake up. These effects did not happen until the third week or so of once a day administration of the medicine. The effect goes away after about two days of no pill. And of course, I should also mention that I have acquired an occationational twitch if I try to speak quickly, and unconcertedly. This twitch has not surfaced in the past months, but I am sure that they are not gone for good. I hope this goes away when I stop the therapy. I should also mention I gained about 45 pounds when on the pill.

Exp Year: 1998	ExpID: 41488
Gender: Male
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Dec 19, 2007	Views: 10,458
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Pharms - Olanzapine (260) : Medical Use (47), Health Problems (27), Unknown Context (20)

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