Olanzapine weight loss reddit I've gained 12 pounds in 35 days. We are a haven for people with Bipolar Disorder (including Cyclothymia and Schizoaffective Disorder) and Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 2 votes and 3 comments I’m on olanzapine 10 mg; my doc wants to start bupropion. I'm worried about losing the weight l, and then gaining it right back. I got back on olanzapine and I'm really struggling. r/BipolarReddit A chip A close button A chip A close button I started doing 30 minutes of cardio with my weight training, burning around 200-300 per session on top of the 400 calories i burned lifting weight. 7 kg (p = 0. I haven’t really put much effort into weight loss aside from watching what I eat. Skip to main content. I’m pretty severely insulin resistant. It is possible that switching to other drugs with a low propensity for weight gain is also beneficial. Not really, it can be anything from waking up in the morning, or after a good long reddit sesh. It hasn't been drastic, but I had been gaining weight at a rapid pace even when I was doing everything "right" for weight loss. One major psychotic episode can wreck everything. Introduction. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible These data suggest that fluoxetine and olanzapine treatment decreases weight gain in rats; a pharmacodynamic event-related effect that differs considerably from what is observed in the clinical condition. Regular weight though took a few months to see a big difference, and then it took about a year to lose the rest and go back to my previous weight on anticonvulsants. How is that weight gain even possible?! Hi, can i lose weight on 2,5mg olanzapine if I go to the gym regularly and eat 1300kcal? I am 21 yo and have 66 kg. I also had tests. 6 ± 3. The possibility of mismatched models regarding body weight changes during drug augmentation the Weight loss dynamics during combined fluoxetine The aim of this article is to report weight loss in patients with schizophrenia after switching from olanzapine standard oral tablet (SOT) to olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets (ODT). Weight loss could be due to undesirable effects on digestive system such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dysphasia, taste perversion and dry mouth Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. New. I just started it 3 days ago as well. I couldn't log in to my computer because my hands were shaking too much. 78 Two RCTs reported that nizatidine did not cause significant weight loss in patients who gained weight due to olanzapine. Weight loss was proportional to baseline body weight. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop 209K subscribers in the bipolar community. That was 6 years ago now. First the insomnia came then I lost my appetite dropped weight I was taking heart palpations anxiety was through the roof my vision went and had to get stronger glasses to see then the brain fog settled in and I was sensitive to light also. no diabetes yet. Meaning if you go up on it, I don’t think it’ll really cause any more weight gain than your current dose. The main side effects are GI distress and diarrhea, which will lessen with time, and with a slow increase of the Metformin dose (e. I’ve been on a weight loss journey since Jan 2023. Old. Doing intermittent fasting without being in a calorie deficit won't help anyone lose weight. I don't mind the weight gain as I weigh 52kg or 114 pounds at 5ft 8 and a few extra kilos isn't gonna hurt me I took 20mg Olanzapine for two years, and I put on 35 kilos. 001) after switching from olanzapine standard oral tablets to olanzapine orally disintegrating If fasting results in weight loss, it's because it helps someone achieve a calorie deficit. matis_keynell already reviewed this I'm on Metformin (1000mg) with Olanzapine (10mg). oh, my goodness - i'm so sorry. Thinking of switching from Trulicity to Mounjaro. 5 lb per week I'm on 10mg of Olanzapine, and started Zepbound for help with weight loss. It's reckless to start at 5mg when a much lower dose may be enough. But honestly, any dose of olanzapine is reckless if you don't have schizophrenia or bipolar. I don’t feel like the same person, drained of energy and mobility, feel like my metabolism drastically shifted and started having GI and asthma issues. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; Get the Reddit app Does Olanzapine slow the process of weight loss for someone who is tryong to lose weight? Or is it the case that it just causes weight Premium Explore Gaming. And I'm working on losing weight starting now (counting calories, eating healthier, eating less). (Im 170cm) Edit: wasnt clear: lost 25lbs after i left olanzapine counting calories, got back to olanzapine and got the weight back and some, now im losing it. Then again, there are Posted by u/Alive_Tough9928 - 1 vote and 2 comments I told my psychiatrist that I was having trouble sleeping (as I have my whole life), but specifically when I increased my dosage of lexapro to 10 MG, and he suggested taking olanzapine. They can even put you in something else with a tiny amount of zyprexa to help keep the edge off. I decided to quit them all and several months later I've only just managed to lose a stone but I barely eat. It has been incredibly difficult to get this weight off. 78, 79 However, an open-label study showed that nizatidine treatment resulted in Yes. my doc may add some weight loss meds to the mix, or this other med that’s olanzapine mixed with an opioid suppressant similar to naltrexone. I have I stopped it and was still unable to loose weight, my medication was changed to aripripolize which is supposedly 'weight neutral' basically meaning you won't gain any more weight but probably won't be able to lose any either. I realised that weight loss was not gonna happen, & focussing on it would just set me up for failure & guilt so making the cycle worse. Just keep minimum 5 minutes of exercise each day, even just a short walk, 30 minutes will be the most affective though. Results. Remember, sustainable weight loss involves adopting lifestyle changes rather than following short-term fad diets. I go out. e. Lifting weights on Antipsychotics . Been on 5mg for a year Reply reply SuperbPay2650 • At that dose, did you gain weight? Reply reply Tfmrf9000 • Yes I did. Share Add a Comment. In my case it was to manage high functioning anxiety, constant nausea and unwanted weight loss. No H2 receptor antagonists such as famotidine and nizatidine are postulated to reduce weight by suppression of appetite secondary to increased cholecystokinin levels. I feel it's more water retention because I am quite swollen and puffy. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft Pokimane Halo Infinite Call of Duty: Warzone Path of Exile Hollow Knight: Silksong Escape from Tarkov Watch Dogs: Legion. [15] For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance. my psychiatrist was willing to Loss of interest in activities previously found interesting Loss of sense of self/personality Severe insomnia, complete inability to sleep past 6 am Uncontrollably restless legs (likely akathisia, commonly treated with Propranolol) Weak memory/memory loss (when watching movies, as soon as a line had finished being said, it was forgotten) Keywords: olanzapine, weight gain, body mass index, opioid antagonists. A few weeks ago I started taking berberine and I’ve been dropping weight fairly quickly it feels like, comparatively speaking. It’s Skip to main content. 5 and decided to go cold Turkey completely. I want to see if I can lose weight before I try When I switched from Olanzapine to seroquel, I lost 5 lbs in less than two weeks. But I want to know, if I fight the urge to eat and also do intermittent fasting This makes me feel so much better. Olanzapine) in the past, the weight gain has stopped (that's why I'm desperate to come off it again) Though other people may fare differently, I've heard Metformin (diabetes medication) is sometimes given off-label for antipsychotic-induced weight gain, though as it's off-label some doctors may be a bit funny about doing that. I don't know if Olanzapine is to blame or not. Regular monitoring and patient education My highest weight was 75+kg, now i'm 69kg, aiming to get to 61~64kg someday. Getting older doesn’t help. The past three weeks I have been taking the olanzapine and wegovy and I was able to sleep normally and lose 5 lbs. 7 g, whereas fluoxetine plus 5 mg/kg olanzapine-treated animals showed weights of 248. So is it preferable to take a weight loss drug with the better olanzapine or to take abilify or vraylar with an anti-akathisia agent. Archived post. Mounjaro, consistent cardio and weight training, and an entirely different diet has led me to an 85 lb weight loss in 8 months! I’m also on sertraline, which I think can cause weight gain, but I’d been on it for a while not noticing that, and suddenly Skip to main content. Now, recall that Lybalvi only had 3 pounds of weight loss at that point, but we can’t quite conclude that topiramate and metformin are any better on the weight loss front I took 20lbs on olanzapine 5mg each day. Then I slowly lost the weight. It has worked for me so far with the only negative side effect being diarrhea. ” Weight gain is the worst side effect of Zyprexa as it's an effective anti-psychotic otherwise. I lost more than 10 kg with keto Intermittent fasting or mild caloric deficits with periodic carbohydrate loading (like a cheat day) will yield superior results mid term. Sadly no. I don't know how much I can push with this, it makes hungry for real. Would I even be able to pack on any muscle, I’ve noticed that since I’ve been on abilify, my progress has been much slower. I don’t know if this is true about this medication specifically, but when my psychiatrist first prescribed me seroquel, I expressed my concerns about weight gain (I am morbidly obese and currently on a weight loss journey). I struggled with anorexia for a lot of my life, so I just tried to eat well-balanced meals at least twice per day, so I didn’t restart my eating disorder that I worked very hard to kick Posted by u/magicalgirlbaby - 1 vote and 1 comment Olanzapine causes weight gain because of increasing appetite AND damaging metabolism. reReddit: Olanzapine helps to manage symptoms of mental health conditions such as: seeing, hearing, feeling or believing things that others do not, feeling unusually suspicious or having muddled thoughts (schizophrenia)feeling agitated or I started taking olanzapine 20mg a day in spring 2021 when I had an episode of severe psychosis. I have been taking it consistently for the last 2. just my opinion, each med has different effects for each person Meds to counteract the weight gain and appetite Increase include: metformin (weakest, more for lowering blood sugar and improving metabolic health), topiramate (appetite suppressant, side effects include cognitive slowing), or glp-1 agonists like Ozempic (strongest weight loss agents, but cause a lot of gi side effects like nausea). Something like a year ago I took Olanzapine (along with other drugs such as magnesium valproate, sertraline, clonazepam) for a few months. Top Posts Reddit . On a low dose too 5 mg This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New I am schizoaffective and need to be on some antipsychotic to avoid psychosis (psychotic episodes) so I do have a good reason to be on them. A 19-week clinical trial showed 1. I'm mechanically unable to i started olanzapine 5 mg , 1. Thank you. I became even stricter with my diet and started going 5 times a week instead of 3, and finally i stopped gaining weight, but it stagnated I'm not a doctor, but I'm not sure the effects will ever leave. I put on 5 stone and I kept it on up until recently I gained weight too on it. I have had no weight gain from it (other than baby weight which I have lost most of all but 3kgs. I’m down about 25 lbs in those 4 months, but the last couple of weeks I was out of He says it is more important that we treat my mental health than worry about weight gain. Then the anxiety got so bad I lost my appetite and the anxiety just didn't go away. 9%) of patients Hi all I'm a male 37 united kingdom , that's got bipolar disorder Im currently in a full time job within the mental health industry that is very challenging at times and now it's proving very very difficult (nights) I was previously taking olanzapine 5mg up untill about 3 days ago,I've been on it around 6 months, and this drug doesn't seem to be doing anything apart from the weight gain and Was on olanzapine, gained a bunch of weight, but came out of psychosis so tapered off, lost some weight, slowly back to psychosis, asked for something else, been on abilify without problems for a little o er a year. r/schizophrenia A chip A close button. Will I lose the weight I put on from olanzapine? Metformin has stopped me from gaining weight. I still track my food on the weight watchers app but I think the keto is what really helped. com How to lose weight on olanzapine/clozapine? Medications. It has eliminated my This weight of 7kg that I have lost would not all be Fat, some of the weight loss would be water and muscle. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 5mg tablet) can be enough for anxiety. Also am now prediabetic which I was not before olanzapine. r/OCD A chip A close button. Then I started busporin but that made me have more panic attacks so I stopped that and they increased my olanzapine to 10 mg. This subreddit is not to shill or outright oppose all medications or psychiatry. 25mg (half of a 2. Calm and focused mind. Schizophrenia. I have the same issue and I go gym Reply reply CalendarUser2023 • I had to put myself on an eating schedule to manage the weight Reply reply Cool-Yam-3933 • I’m trying to do the same and practice portion control more too Reply reply CalendarUser2023 • It helps to track calories too I switch to sequel six days ago. Wegovy is a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, which is a medication that mimics glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) in the body. Now i'm on ozempic. I think I’ll be going off it shortly however, and I was wondering; will the weight come off easily after I’ve stopped taking olanzapine? If anyone has any experience on I’m in the same boat and asking the same question, so I’m glad that you asked it. My doctor switched my medication to Lurasidone though, and this has a very low risk of weight gain, though it can’t undo the damage that olanzapine has done SW: 254 (7/15/23), CW: 169 3/22/24. I was searching for similar experiences and found a few where it was successful. Focus on establishing healthy habits that you can maintain in I was on Olanzapine for 6 months and took myself off due to it gaining me a crazy amount of weight. How can I further make progress ? I follow a low carb diet and I’m still not losing weight. Is that a cocktail anyone has had success with? Little concerned about the weight gain and other issues I have read with olanzapine. I’d take olanzapine Objective: A combination of olanzapine and the opioid receptor antagonist samidorphan is under development for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Has anyone lost weight while on olanzapine? I am steadily just gaining weight and I'm wondering about some pointers on how to stay at a healthy weight. Clozapine ruined me. I did lose some weight but it was from It’s fairly common to see people losing 20lbs in their first month when they start around your weight and aren’t exercising at all because a) a lot of the initial loss is water weight and b) without any exercise they can afford to eat very low calorie - maybe they’re not hungry or maybe they’re feeling sick - and they only get 1500 Some people told me its called weight loss plateau. Eat healthy, or appropriately portioned, you may develop binge eating Generally speaking, the antagonism of Histamine-1 receptors is thought to be the major player in weight gain caused by increased appetite associated with some psychotropics (for example, note that mirtazapine, a tetracyclic antidepressant closely related to the antipsychotics, has this same antagonism and same weight gain/appetite side effect). because that's what they do they monitor you on the meds, it's nothing to do with the weight you gained it's seeing how the meds affect you. Went back to olanzapine and gained the weight back. My psychiatrist and I agreed It has been the only thing that has made a difference. Has anyone here who takes olanzapine managed to lose weight while taking it? It's one of a couple of antipsychotics I can tolerate without having tons of neurological side effects, Unfortunately it's one of the worst antipsychotics there is for weight gain - second only to clozapine (which is restricted to severe, treatment-resistant schizophrenia). At this time, rats administered with cyclodextrin showed body weights of 275. 1 It is one of When I've stopped Quetiapine (and others like it i. Since olanzapine interferes with the metabolism, it might take longer to reduce weight but still possible. Doing so will result in the removal of this post and all comments. I decided to research the reason why antipsychotic meds cause weight gain and I came across this research study https://rdcu. 1 ± 4. Olanzapine did make me more hungry but I have self control. I don't want to keep going up. I tolerate the Seroqurl well otherwise. Right now I’m in fact gaining weight . It's a neutral subreddit, but don't be surprised if someone is anti-psychiatry. I have bipolar 1 disorder and take Vraylar which has been a miracle drug for me. It's been a few weeks since I hit 6 months and still haven't lost anything. Thanks for posting on r/bipolar!. I am just wondering how long does it take for the weight to come off? what is your personal experience when coming off of an anti psychotic with weight gain/loss the weight gain is really getting me down and I just want to feel like my average weight again. She told me that it tends to make you hungry at night, and she said if I just resist the urge to eat, I shouldn’t gain Find patient medical information for Olanzapine (Zyprexa) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings Safety and Tolerability of Olanzapine. There are types of diets that may help you lose weight and even makes you mood better. Good luck to you. I Posted by u/Diablet323 - 2 votes and no comments Olanzapine and hair loss? Antipsychotics wise, I'm on Cymbalta, olanzapine, and Lyrica. Be the first to comment Nobody's responded to this post yet. Another option is to add aripiprazole to existing treatment: weight loss has been. 5 mg/kg olanzapine-treated groups. I’m also not a huge exerciser so that probably didn’t help Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Reply reply A place for people of all sizes to discuss healthy and sustainable methods of weight loss. It could just be a coincidence I suppose. I know how you feel, but Prozac is considered weight neutral! This is a great med to take if you’re worried about weight gain <3 Weight was recorded at 3, 6, and 12 months. One of the reasons it was recommended to me is because it can help with nausea and I’ve been suffering a lot from that as well due to anxiety and I have lost too much weight because of it. This is an unofficial community for people who use or are interested in Wegovy, or other GLP-1 RA medications, for weightloss. I noticed i gained a lot weight in the face more than other areas with olanzapine. and see if I gained, maintained, or lost weight, then make notes/changes dictating what I should do the next time I eat it, in order to lose weight. How do I get past this insomnia? Who can I ask for help? Edit: I’m on 100 mg of Seroquel. I'm also on an anti-inflammatory diet and am losing weight. It is possible to lose weight on Olanzapine. That's what I do and it works perfectly. Take my anti-psychotics at 6pm and by 7pm I'm eating my big salad with ham, coleslaw, gherkins, beetroot etc and the weight is falling off (week 4). For the insomnia I usually wake up at the middle of the night, but again, I just relax, don't get anxious and in 10-20 min I'm sleeping again. I gained 12 kls on olanzapine plus valproate in 2 months, couldn’t stop eating carbs to save my soul, was switched back to risperidone, couldn’t lose, then added aripiprazol, started a diet and exercise plan together with saxenda and lost all the weight, the risperidone was changed to quetiapine plus aripiprazol and I’ve gained 10 kls this past year, also I had 2 injuries last year A single dose of olanzapine at 1-2 mg/kg reached clinically comparable occupancies of the related receptors [31]. I did not come off olanzapine completely but reduced to a very low dose. Olanzapine oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar I disorder. I had been hospitalised many times before that and they always put me on ariprirazole which I could not tolerate as it made me extremely restless and so every time I came out of hospital I stopped taking it, but then I ended up getting psychosis again and ending up back in hospital. I have lost weight on Zyprexa. Even with the gym I can hardly maintain But once the listing is over. I would get 2-3 hours per night and I was miserable. Blood lipids and weight should be measured at baseline, at 3 months (weight should be measured at frequent intervals during the first 3 months), and then yearly with antipsychotic drugs. Side effects can be so tough. The single-tablet combination treatment is intended to provide the efficacy of olanzapine while mitigating olanzapine-associated weight gain. i was on olanzapine, too, and i also gained weight. Can I lose weight while being on olanzapine I'm struggling with antipsychotic fat, I'm right now 79 kg probably probably 175 pounds so that's fucking a lot for me. I lost even more when I went on a keto diet restricting my carbs. I sleep well on Olanzapine, but am afraid of Olanzapine weight gain. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; Get the Reddit Sometimes you may be able to avoid weight gain on antipsychotics. 1. Expand user menu Open settings menu. 4 g (at the 95% confidence interval for differences Seek Support: Surround yourself with supportive individuals, whether it's friends, family members, or a weight loss group, to provide encouragement and accountability. I can't nap or sleep without the medication. Im a 33 year old male and I'm losing hair like crazy in the shower and elsewhere. Treat the ADHD, they no longer crave the binge or My weight has been uncomfortable and stable at 175-185 in the 3 years since I stopped taking olanzapine. Since starting Ozempic, I have been losing about 1. When we lose weight it is not all fat, it is a combination of fat, muscle and water, muscle is mostly water. He said it's to help stop the cravings created by Olanzapine. Some are concerned about the withdrawal but I will most likely be taking olanzapine for life. I tried risperdal, seroquel and abilify and they were stronger (caused me jaw blocking, impossible to eat, heart race and head spinning). I'm now strictly doing Healthi and getting a few hours of This is because olanzapine is known to cause weight gain. 20 later raised to 22. It works. I also read Wellbutrin can help with the weight gain in some cases, but I'm still concerned. Well I lost 10kg in 2 months on clozapine from 100kg to 90kg and I’ve tried seroquel, risperdal, abilify, vraylar, olanzapine and a few others and the only one that didn’t give me this awful akathisia was olanzapine. . If it's the latter, I can at least calorie count to avoid further weight gain. Also, if you need a med switch they can put you on another med while you titrate off of zyprexa. I just wasn’t hungry. I take a fairly hefty combo of antidepressants, lamictal and olanzapine. Patients taking olanzapine require more frequent monitoring of these parameters: every 3 months for the first year, then yearly. It’s also proven that extreme or unpleasant Has anyone succeeded in losing weight on Olanzapine? I have gained 30 lbs on it so far and have started counting calories to try to lose weight. This case was discussed in our hospital grand rounds, and a trial of shifting the patient from olanzapine (Zydis) to a regular formulation was suggested based on a 1-year open-label prospective study 11 wherein patients incurred an average weight loss of 2. The average person with ADHD is heavier than the average neurotypical; a person with ADHD can pack a lot of calories in mindlessly, for one, but also many notice that they feel calmer and can concentrate better during a carb binge (which releases dopamine, too). If it doesn't work out for you, go back to olanzapine and ask for a weight loss drug to be given alongside it. On the first day. Saying you gained weight in those tests when they ask you questions are the reason the assosiations exist. Great medicine tho. Top. Best. Just something to do with appetite and the decrease of metabolism. My doctor did not say it was a weight loss pill. 59% in normal aging individuals aged 60 to 91 years. It’s the trade off for sure. It's a must read. Which would be better overall and long-term? Idk how to help but Christ bro, you lost 26 pounds? Congrats, I’m jealous. But I think the reason why you gain weight is because it makes you hungry and therefore you will eat more to stop the cravings. It comes as a regular tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet. Anyone else try samidorphan for weight loss from olanzapine? It caused really bad muscle tremors / shakes / spasms. I don’t really think olanzapine weight gain is all that dose dependent. it was really difficult to deal with. Olanzapine (OLZ) is a second generation antipsychotic with US FDA approval for the treatment of schizophrenia (SCZ), bipolar disorder type 1 as monotherapy (acute manic or mixed episodes, maintenance), or as an add-on to lithium or valproate (manic or mixed episodes). eat these foods. The receptors responsible for weight gain are pretty much saturated at 5-10mg, any further dose increases will mainly hit dopamine and just make it more effective All the first medications such as olanzapine, quetiapine and lithium gave me a fierce appetite and I have gained a lot of weight since then. I've been decreasing my calories, training more and being more active as a whole but I can't lose the weight I've gained. That’s based on meta-analyses of 14 trials – most of which lasted about 3 months. I find myself eating more if I don’t count calories upvotes · comments. It worked well for me and didn’t cause weight gain, I just had to get off it and switch to olanzapine due to akathisia. Not right meds for it. It’s so annoying. I have never tried olanzapine before, and I have not experienced significant weight gain on meds, BUT you might want to look into contrave (which I think is a version of Wellbutrin) or It is possible to lose weight on Olanzapine. g start OPEN MINDED discussion on the Antipsychotic Zyprexa (Olanzapine). I’m trying to lose weight, and I don’t think I can do that on the metformin. Or check it out in the app stores I’m on 15mg Olanzapine, 1700mg Metformin, 0. Even before semaglutide, I would not eat dinner until I took my quitiapine (300mg) to stop me gaining weight as the munchies are real!! I now do OMAD (one meal a day). Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. at 20mg I had constipation though. New comments cannot be posted. but it got rid of all my symptoms so we can say it's efficient. Talk to a nutritionist or even to a specialized doctor. Truth be told I still getting the withdrawal of getting up randomly in The weight loss from using stimulants is more interesting, I think. Is it a safe drug and should I give it a try? comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment oafsalot • Additional comment actions. However I was on Latida for a while which is supposedly weight neutral so that might not have helped lose any very fast. I was 6’2 180# for years, got up to 250 on olanzapine, now I’m just under 230 and working on it slowly but surely. I have also noticed though, that for the most part I look the same on a +/- 5kgs. NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks EDIT: Post should say WEIGHT LOSS. Controversial. any help would be I was prescribed olanzapine by my psychiatrist and he told me that it would only increase my appetite. I am proof of that so far losing View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Cipaet • I’m having amazing and life changing experience with symbyax. If you need to take O for something else, please be very mindful of any need to stop etc and speak to a professional about it. Swimming, running, sport, going to the gym - even just a long walk every day will help to burn calories. I take Olanzapine myself. I have both those, and I didn't notice any changes in weight gain. He could try losing weight presuming his BMI is overweight or higher. Has anyone else experienced that? It's much worse than the lithium shakes. Even 2. I had never had even a suicidal inkling of a thought but withdrawal had me go through 2 nights of constant suicidal dreams, so it can I've heard that taking the antidiabetic Metformin can help mitigate the weight gain associated with Olanzapine. Everything I’ve read online suggests it’s weight neutral but I’ve gained 30+ pounds since I’ve Skip to main content. clinic August 13, 2019, 1:07pm 1. I'm concerned about weight gain since I've read it's very very common with Olanzapine and it made me very scared of it happening, specially since it seems it changes your metabolism rather than just increasing appetite. I am pretty stable on my current combination of meds so I don't want to Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Weight loss post olanzapine Progress / Good News ☀️ Has anyone lost the weight that they put on whilst on olanzapine? Locked post. Both sides should be listened to if they have compelling arguments! Olanzapine has the highest rate for weight gain. Discontinuing olanzapine is also known to cause issues sleeping. Common side effects include weight gain, drowsiness, and increased appetite. I lost it by tracking my food intake on weight watchers app. Open comment sort options. 5mg is effective for many people. 7 ± 0. And it seems lots of people get I’ve got a ton of weight to lose (started off about 255-270 lbs over my ideal body weight), and I’ve been working at it for 4 months. Or check it out in the app stores I take 20mg olanzapine (zyprexa), 15mg valium, 25mg clomipramine and 300mg quetiapine (seroquel) every night to sleep, and I barely sleep. Excited to see weight loss from ozempic. Gaining weight sucked. Let's look at what medications are most likely to cause weight gain and what you can do about it. 75mg Trulicity. They led to weight loss of approximately 7 lbs for metformin and 8 lbs for topiramate. Serious side effects, such as metabolic changes, tardive dyskinesia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, are rare but possible. See a doctor about whether it’s regular weight gain or water weight. The psych who prescribed it blamed it all on me having I do use it. i don't know who's in your corner right now, but i got my therapist to write me a note that explained the weight gain side effect was causing disordered eating behaviors in me (which was true - i relapsed and haven't quite recovered :'3 ). My weight has fluctuated a few times, but this time I am doing a so far, i’ve had rapid weight loss (after gaining quite a lot of weight when first taking olanzapine, to then returning to my “normal” weight around 6 months ago), vivid dreams, muscle weakness, no real reduction in brain fog, finding it easier to wake up in the morning, crying regularly for the first time in two years. It keeps me well and I can work a casual job and haven’t had psychosis in 20 years. I do feel tired Will I still gain weight while being treated with Olanzapine if I do intermittent fasting and eat healthy? I see a lot of people complaining about weight gain while on this medication. I did a blood glucose tolerance test on myself a couple weeks ago, and I'm prediabetic now. In this phase 3 double-blind trial, the authors If you are struggling with Olanzapine (Zyprexa) weight gain this might help I have found 2 studies where they observed weight loss in patients who changed from the regular tablets to the orodispersible ones. Share Sort by: Best. I was able to lose weight off Latuda, but it wasn't going the trick. I watch what I eat thought by trying not to overeat. Good luck I’ve been on 25mg olanzapine everyday for 20 years. Olanzapine is a miracle drug for me. In the first case report, the patient was switched to olanzapine ODT in daily dosage of 20 mg, while in the se Big fan of Olanzapine, has eliminated my racing and intrusive thoughts. Then there’s also the risk of things like TD (which can be permanent) with As far as diabetes meds go, metformin is one of the few not associated with weight gain (actually can cause weight loss) and it’s highly effective in preventing insulin resistance (which Olanzapine will cause eventually) and metabolic syndrome. I also take large amounts of kratom, which I'm trying to quit. I’m looking into Ozempic/Wegovy for weight loss, but there is a shortage until the second half of 2022, maybe into 2023. So be consistent with your routine. But these meds make it hard to achieve weight loss goals so we'll see how it goes. I kept a strict diet with no change in calories or exercise but still gained some weight. I want to switch to Seroquel because of weight loss. how much more will i gain again. Oddly I take a large dose of Zyprexa daily and do not suffer from weight gain, I'm lucky. 7 kg (P = . Try the Zyprexa by itself first and if you're noticing you're weighing more and more give Samidorphan a shot. I gained weight on olanzapine at the same dose. Any advice or personal experiences or even studies A lot of the weight gain comes from simply eating more - particularly junk food - due to the increased appetite. I've lost 25 lbs in the last 12 weeks. I just started the med tonight after so many other meds not working. I was hoping someone had a similar experience and could share their timeline of medication switching over, weight loss/gain, side effects, potential delusions experienced while switching 15lbs in my first month. [13] It is also sometimes used off-label for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting [14] and as an appetite stimulant. 5 mg olanzapine, and 500 mg metformin (twice daily). Olanzapine is generally well-tolerated when used as directed. This weight loss, beginning on day 7 of treatment, was observed equally in both the 5 and 0. Also my Can I lose weight if I’m taking Zyprexa (Olanzapine)? Hello. I was wondering if Sometimes being less depressed will help improve appetite! In this case, weight increase can happen. I'm at 10mg olanzapine but it never sedated me (I began at 20mg). Still kept gaining weight, although it slowed down a bit. r/mentalhealth A chip A close button. I was worried about weight gain especially since I just lost 16 lbs with weight watchers but I’ve got to try this at this point because I’m running out of options. So I just wanted to debunk the negativity around losing weight on Olanzapine, it is possible. Talks about I have a bias towards olanzapine cause it's the only one that's ever worked for me, but Abilify is a very good antipsychotic that's approved for mania and mixed episodes. I was 96 kilos in the end, but now I am 68 kilos but my pre-AP weight was 59 kilos. be/cYED2. observed when aripiprazole was added to clozapine and to olanzapine. However, I've gained 30 pounds in one year and am having a very difficult time losing the weight. It made me gain something like 15kg of fat. In other cases, less anxiety/depression leads to lower desire to turn to food for comfort, hence weight loss instead. Olanzapine is Zyprexa, one of the atypical antipsychotics most noted for things like sedation, weight gain and appetite changes (to be fair, the whole class of atypical antipsychotics is noted for a risk of those things to varying degree, just some more than others). But it also made my body ache, so much so that I returned to Olan. Nothing has changed, I still go to the gym consistently The plan moving forward is to wean me off olanzapine and get on vraylar. I am so happy and proud of myself! I look back and can’t believe it. (emphasis mine So I’ve gained quite a bit of weight while taking olanzapine over the last 6 months. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. rather quickly. In some cases, IF might help folks stay more satieted in their calorie deficit because they can eat 1-2 bigger meals instead of more smaller ones, but it's still “We found that the mean reduction in cortical thickness caused by 36 weeks of exposure to olanzapine is equivalent to loss of approximately 1. Normal weight loss routines which include portion control, regular exercise and eating healthier can help. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Reply reply More replies More replies. Please take a second to read our rules; if you haven't already, make sure that your post does not have any personal information (including your name/signature/tag on art). r/bipolar A chip A close button. I’ve started gyming, which helps me feel a bit more control over what my body can do when I don’t feel like I’ve any control over my weight. I only took it for ~2 weeks and gained a total 30lb within a month. r/schizoaffective A chip A close button. Worst few weeks of my life. For me, personally, 5mg has caused me to lose weight that I gained on the higher doses. I managed to lose 25kgs (55 pounds for y’all Americans) but I think that since I’ve started my medication my weight has plateaued. Add your thoughts and get the conversation going. Or check it out in the app stores I switched off olanzapine because of weight gain and took Latuda. Both a single and multiple (once daily for consecutive 18-28 days) doses of Hi, I've been slipping back into depression - withdrawing from life. I'm debating switching off the Olanzapine at my next appointment for something with less weight gain. 35%31 and 0. As far as antipsychotics without weight gain, Latuda is one of them. [13] It is also sometimes used off-label for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea I gained 30 lbs on clozapine and didn't lose any weight even when I stopped it and switched to abilify. I gained a significant amount of weight on olanzapine and other psychotic meds, upwards of 40 lbs. I'm completely dependent on medication to sleep. I'm not saying it's easy, but it isn't any more difficult than the weight I lost before olanzapine. i have gained around 6 kg. On abilify I went from 180 lbs to 210 lbs but now I am stable at 209 lbs. Back on another that’s caused weight gain again now though. 5 month ago. Started on 40 a day (yes too much) and reduced it to 5, still gaining weight. 5 years. Whether you need to lose 2 lbs or 400 lbs, you are welcome here! Members Online. 001) after switching patients from olanzapine SOT to olanzapine ODT at 12 months. You can also talk to psychiatrist about this. For context, mean annual change in cortical thickness across the adult life span is 0. 2% of a person’s cortex. So I still haven't decided to go on a diet or . (Don't worry I take lamictal now and I feel better on it than Olanzapine) But I ended up gaining 40 pounds and it said peak weight loss at 6 months. Do people gain weight on Zyprexa because they’re overeating due to extreme increase in appetite and hunger or do they gain weight even if they’re eating below maintenance? The thing with olanzapine is that you will quite literally never lose weight, you’ll be stuck at one weight or it will increase. Who’s managed to control their weight on olanzapine and has anyone managed to lose weight while on it? Yes, you can lose weight on olanzapine. So, I did this for one week and I could not sleep at all. My hair used to be thick but it's thinned to the point that it gets wirey when I put it up in a ponytail. After the birth of my daughter same thing happened and I was able to lose the last few kgs effortlessly once I dropped my dose down). Get app I weigh myself everyday and record it on my Fitbit so I I can see overall weight loss/gain, but on the days it reads higher than I want, it isn’t a fun experience. It's my first day. I don't use preemptively simply because a) not all patients will end up developing metabolic side effects, b) even though the indication is there and its safety is pretty well established, I just don't feel comfortable prescribing it to some patient with a basal glycemia of 80 and who's lean; and c) because the population that I see aren't FEP so I don't often get to start Metformin or a glp-1 agonist like Ozempic can be used to mitigate the weight gain. Sports. It took me a while to lose all of the weight, but I dropped 30 lbs right away on Anyone here take Olanzapine as their main med? I’m on olanzapine (Zyprexa) 20mg to manage my symptoms. If you are posting about medication, please do not list and review your meds. 1cm decreased height (p=0. The majority (81. I love this drug though it works so well for me (in combo with lithium). 47 votes, 68 comments. And the sight of food actually makes me gain weight too apparently. Gained a heap of weight initially but began doing sports and cleaned up my bad junk food habits and have managed my weight ok, still a few kgs too heavy. I gained more than 30 lbs. Patients incurred an average weight loss of 2. 008) and weight loss in children and adolescents treated with fluoxetine. Took 5mg of olanzapine for 3 years last April I was on 2. Olanzapine, sold under the brand name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Peak weight loss was observed at 6 months; however, significant weight loss was achieved as early as 3 months. I mean, pre-Clozapine, I had lost thirty pounds calorie counting, so I knew how to lose weight. It’s available in A long time ago I realized that weight loss wasn't gonna happen - at least not much & for long. They have been taking me off medications while they increased the dose of Lamotrigine (which does not cause weight gain), but I am still on 600mg of lithium that they have to take me off of little by little. My goal is to get super fit and be like 160 lbs or something like that. My psych switched it because it messed with my prolactin levels too. I forget the name so if Posted by u/Chemical_Offer3128 - No votes and no comments But, after 1 week completely off I got withdrawal, in my case, loss of appetite, I loss 4 kg in 1 week, but don't worry, only lasts 1 week. I've been on Olanzapine for about a year. My doctor suggested I switch to Abilify and I'm warming to the idea, especially since it's a dopamine and serotonin agonist rather than Zyprexa which does about the opposite. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Zyprexa (Olanzapine) discontinuation and weight loss? Advice/Support I’m wondering if when I’m completely off of it and done withdrawing I will be able to lose this weight so I can stop crying when I see my reflection. After nearly a week I had one night I couldn't sleep so I got scared and stopped the Lithium and stayed on 2 5 mg of olanzapine. Also take multivitamins What's the best weight loss medication for antipsychotics such as Olanzapine? I know this is the wrong community for this question, but the people on the BipolarReddit have no idea what they're saying. My question is, does Olanzapine simply "make you" gain weight somehow, or is it simply the increase in appetite that typically results in consuming excess calories. I've found I can eat a Double Whopper from Burger King, And a Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Wendys in the Same Day And STILL Lose weight zole, ziprasidone or lurasidone as a method for reversing weight gain. It's a very serious drug that can cause diabetes, heart problems, movement disorders, cognitive impairment, memory loss, and destroy the natural ability to sleep. I'm getting 8h of sleep with no problem. ggoh bhzjj yiavg pndjh tcsefuca lokgp jecuvoa gzvf syigar elwfg