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Quitting orlanzapine cold turkey! I am miserable;(

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Fallenangel911
Fallenangel911

I am miserable ...I have been taking 15mg of orlanzapine for sleep for 2 yrs now...the weight gain has been a NITEMARE 50 pounds ...I have always been thin...approx.30 mins after taking my dissovlable tab. I have 2 eat otherwise it's like major withdrawal symptoms...cramps ...up all nite... toss & turn...

My psych doctor refuses 2 take me off it even though my reg.doc said get off of it!

I have tried a few times 2 get off of it but the anxiety vomiting got 2 me but I have 2 get off of it...so going cold turkey...I just have 2 believe in myself that I can do it! I am miserable & desperate 2 loose the weight !

any help or words of wisdom much appriciated;)

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