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How long do side effects last

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gareth84353
gareth84353

Still feel empty and crap from taking the 20mg which I stopped taking back in August.. what should I do.. my anxiety is low but my sleep is awful. Any help out there would be great

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  • sondra80984
    sondra80984 gareth84353

    Posted

    Hi, I am on Olanzapine and I am suppose to go off cold turkey.. Did you taper your meds going down?I am sorry you feel so bad  Maybe you could talk to your doctor about this and get something for sleep.. Do you take any other medications?  I hope your feeling better soon.
  • karogers
    karogers gareth84353

    Posted

    Hello

    I think I sent u a reply earlier this week Anyway I do feel for u having gone through a lot having been on and then stopping Olanzepine I got through the worst of the withdrawal symptoms but am still plagued by really bad sleep with bad dreams Like I have and recommend u consult with an alternative practitioner to help support yr mental health The quality supplements I take have definitely helped Hoping things improve for u soon

  • karogers
    karogers gareth84353

    Posted

    Olanzepine causes so much grief/disruption to ones mental and physical health! Honestly how can this drug be allowed!
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