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Help on coming of olanzapin

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Kazza72
Kazza72

Hi I am coming of olanzapin I have reduced it by 2.5 so now on 10 mg does any one no what side affects I might get? Started reducing it on Monday

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  • kevin94590
    kevin94590 Kazza72

    Posted

    Taper off supervision of doctor. Take it slow and be gentle with yourself.
    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 kevin94590

      Posted

      Thanks Kevin my gp would of liked it to b done in hospital but psychiatrist won't do that I have to ring my gp on Monday to let her know how I am doing

  • robert67545
    robert67545 Kazza72

    Posted

    10mg is still a strong dose.
    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 robert67545

      Posted

      Is it I thought it was a small dose but don't really no much about the doses

    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 kevin94590

      Posted

      R u managing on it? I've been on it for about 6 months and can't tolerate it anymore feel terrible all the time

    • kevin94590
      kevin94590 Kazza72

      Posted

      I haven't slept well in years. My doc gave it to me for sleep. I'd rather not take it. I hope to be on it for a short time. I hope!!!!!!

    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 kevin94590

      Posted

      If it Helps u in the short term that's great fingers crossed u r on it for just a short time

    • robert67545
      robert67545

      Posted

      Started on it with Valium included
    • Kazza72
      Kazza72 robert67545

      Posted

      Ah right pleased it helps u. Don't no what my psychiatrist will put me on instead of the olanzapin

    • bruce47310
      bruce47310 kevin94590

      Posted

      Hi Kevin, I am just horrified that any GP anywhere in the world  would prescribe Olanzapine purely for sleeping difficulties...
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