Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder?

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magicpamela

09/28/2021 at 4:27 PM

Hi, my doctor wants to put me on Olanzapine for my bipolar disorder but I was hoping here from people on here if it's a good choice. I heard that it's not good to mix with alcohol. Are there any other side effects or risks I should know about? Can you share with me please? Thanks

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Courtney_J

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09/30/2021 at 4:51 PM

Hello @magicpamela‍, thank you for opening this discussion! Let me tag some other members who can possibly share their experience with you!

Hi everyone, how are you doing?

For those of you who have been on olanzapine, can you share you experience with it? Has it been effective for you? Have you had any side effects with it? Is there anything @magicpamela‍ should know?
@Danaspin‍ @darkhigh3459‍ @Kat1986‍ @Gladue1210‍ @Rayosunshine77‍ @Chelseamj22‍ @WarrenB‍ @BeAngie21‍ @xLadyKarma94‍ @Headwreck‍ @myojoy‍ @Shimmer5‍ @Stefaniereed‍ @paulsarahwin‍ @BunnyM‍ @Ninnyfurr74‍ @Dbrown071284‍

Take care,
Courtney

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paulsarahwin

09/30/2021 at 4:53 PM

I’m sorry, I have never been on olanzapine.

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WarrenB

09/30/2021 at 10:15 PM

No experience.

Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder? https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/is-olanzapine-effective-3773 2021-09-30 22:15:55

Victorious

10/18/2021 at 9:33 PM

Zyprexa is a major weight gainer that has a black box warning. I was force fed that in the hospital. I needed it there because a psych ward of a hospital is a major agitator . Noise is a trigger for me. Try to escape it there. I ask to be in the quiet room just to get away from people.

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Vicki

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