i need to go off of zyprexa 20mg, in order to lose weight. has anyone done that?

[justkristie]

I've been on zyprexa for 7 years and steadily gained weight over that period of time. My copay on it went up also and I really can't afford it anymore. I also take prozac and wellbutrin and xanax for panic attacks. I want to get to the point where I can give up taking zyprexa but the withdrawls are awful.

[retro.vertigo]

I dont understand how you got to the point of taking TWO antidepressents, one bipolar medication, AND benzodiazapines???

You are WAAAY overmedicated, hon. Get a new doctor to help you wean yourself off of all of that crap.

[im2cute2bne1]

Your doctor prescribed all those at once? Are you sure it's not all the other pills causing the weight gain? The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor or if you're not comfortable get a scond doctor's opinion.

[connie y]

if you think the withdrawals are horrible, wait til you stop taking it, you will soon find out why you were put on it in the first place. it will be much worse for you than it was when you were originally diagnosed. i would not go off it and would not care about a co-pay. i am here to tell you that it is only a matter of time before your symptoms reappear and worse than you could imagine. i had a nervous breakdown and it has taken me two years to get stable again. if this is not what you want, tell your doctor of your intent and let him know that you want to be put on something that is effective without the weight gain. i strongly advise that you do not stop taking it without substituting for a closely related, less weight gaining drug. i can almost promise you that you will truly regret this.

[olympics junkie]

Please contact your doctor before you undertake a dangerous attempt to get off Zyprexa on your own. I don't get why you are taking so many anti-depressants, this may be a large part of the problems..Your weight gain is of secondary importance, first get the whole medication issue resolvled..