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I have bipolar.. Had my first attack in 2004. Then every two years was the pattern.until 2011 when i

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pami99022
pami99022

Was put on olamzapine 10mg. I have not had an attack since but i have put on 5 stones. Is there an alternative to the drug which does not increase ur apitite. Am scared to come off it. I would rather be fat and sane than skinny and sectioned but others are pointing my weight to me and am embarrassed. What should i do? Please advise.

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  • Doc1122
    Doc1122 pami99022

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    Hi, I was on Olanzapine for 5 years 10mg a day, the doctor slowly took me off it after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes [side effect of olanzapine], the doctor has put me on Risperidone which still causes weight gain but nowhere near as much as Olanzapine.
    • pami99022
      pami99022 Doc1122

      Posted

      How is ur mental health. Ur thought pattern. Since coming of olanzapine? I frightened to come of it. Don't want a manic attack again.

  • faith19663
    faith19663 pami99022

    Posted

    Try Saphris I put on 80 lbs on olanzipine and was able to loose all the weight with the change
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