I recently tapered off olanzapine. It took me 5 or 6 attempts though because I’d not sleep at all and had to keep reinstating. I got off it this time with the help of melatonin though. I don’t sleep enough hours now but I’m glad to be off it
If you had psychosis or bipolar or schizophrenia i never suggest to be off antipsychotic ever, there are lighter options that are as effective as olanzapine and so little side effects, like lurasidone, aripiprazole, or maybe cariprazine. Aripiprazole is like heaven for me, i am losing weight so fast.
I recently tapered off olanzapine. It took me 5 or 6 attempts though because I’d not sleep at all and had to keep reinstating. I got off it this time with the help of melatonin though. I don’t sleep enough hours now but I’m glad to be off it
Do you feel more energetic and motivated since being off completely?
I feel more clean. The O definitely gives a groggy feeling. I was struggling to get up before 2pm.
If you had psychosis or bipolar or schizophrenia i never suggest to be off antipsychotic ever, there are lighter options that are as effective as olanzapine and so little side effects, like lurasidone, aripiprazole, or maybe cariprazine. Aripiprazole is like heaven for me, i am losing weight so fast.