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Starting 5mg of zyprexa

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maryann12
maryann12

I was wondering if 5 mg of zyprexa will cause weight gain.  I was on 2.5 and nothing happened, but I'm afraid I will with the increase.  Any suggestions?  I'm nervous because I am having knee surgery in 4 weeks and will be sedentary during that time.

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  • Tazjosie33
    Tazjosie33 maryann12

    Posted

    I'd air on the side of caution. If your managing now wait till after you gave rested then think again. Does that help.

    Tazjosie

  • Tazjosie33
    Tazjosie33 maryann12

    Posted

    It depends on your priorities. At first I didn't care about the weight gain but now I do and want to go on something else.

    Tazjosie

  • dhrti
    dhrti maryann12

    Posted

    Hi Maryann, i am trying to remember I think I did have weight gain on 5mgs a day, I am on 2.5mgs now. I agree with Tazjosie if u r managing on 2.5mgs then stay on it until after surgery or eat lots of vegies and fresh fruit and salads instead of the carbs and grains thats what i did and didn't put on weight it is when u eat lots of carbs that put on the weight, almonds r good for the carb cravings too they will stop that because i remember the olanzipine around 4pm each day i would get quite strong carb craving.

    Good luck!

  • andy49564
    andy49564 maryann12

    Posted

    5mg is fairly low but don't give in to munchies. Try lower dose, you really do not want to end up a depressed fattie.

     

  • dhrti
    dhrti maryann12

    Posted

    Hi, yes i agree maryann that 5mgs is a low dosage but if u can stay on 2.5mgs that would be better but to be honest with u i would switch to another drug as I have done the effect of olanzipine is so that over time u need to increase it or it basically just stops working there is evidence of this online and that's what happened to me the drug i'm on now is brilliant i am happy and relaxed thanx to my doctor.

     

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