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magicpamela

09/28/2021 at 4:27 PM

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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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09/30/2021 at 4:51 PM

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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

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Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder? https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/is-olanzapine-effective-3773 2021-09-30 16:51:33

paulsarahwin

09/30/2021 at 4:53 PM

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

Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder? https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/is-olanzapine-effective-3773 2021-09-30 16:53:08

WarrenB

09/30/2021 at 10:15 PM

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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

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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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Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder? https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/is-olanzapine-effective-3773 2021-10-18 21:33:34

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04/06/2023 at 1:00 AM

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Hello @magicpamela @paulsarahwin @WarrenB @Victorious

How are you doing today?

Just wanted to let you know about our new feature. You can now leave your opinions about your medication here: https://member.carenity.us/medications

All you do is search you medication and leave your experience with side effects and medication effectiveness!

Take care,

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Is olanzapine effective for bipolar disorder? https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/is-olanzapine-effective-3773 2023-04-06 01:00:39

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SparkleMotion14

03/19/2021 at 12:15 AM

@Classycathy Absolutely! Try the cannabis pens. The come in Sativa (energetic high), Indica (a mellow and relaxing high) or blends. You can read on the box to see what the strain type is so you don’t grab the wrong one. I use Indica during my manic episodes. While it doesn’t completely rid me of the mania, but it definitely helps and gives me some relief. I believe you can buy them online. Our friends usually have them on hand so we get ours that way. Good luck!🍀

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