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How to cope with olanzapine (zyprexa) withdrawal symptoms, especially insomnia?

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iffy36184
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Hello,

i am tapering off olanzapine (zyprexa) and have cut down from 7.5mg to 2.5mg and seem to be fine in terms of withdrawal symptoms. But im planning on cutting down to 1.25mg in a few days for 3/4 weeks before alternating between days and then stopping completely. im really nervous as i have heard zyprexa withdrawal symptoms are really bad. i was hoping someone could give me some advice on how to cope with withdrawal symptoms and if theres anything i can do to help with insomnia. i have heard people get literally no sleep or just 1/2 hours of sleep after quitting zyprexa and dont think i can cope with that. but i really want to stop taking them as the side effects are bad like diabetes and high blood pressure if you take them for a long time. i have only been taking them for a year and a half or two.

i dont have schizophrenia. i was put on these tablets in pakistan by a stupid doctor for depression. I shouldnt even be on these tablets. im really scared of the withdrawal symptoms. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

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