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Why does zyprexa (olanzapine) withdrawal cause insomnia?

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It's very sedating.: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is notorious for being extremely sedating so it's unlikely a true withdrawal but more a readjustment to not taking such a powerful hypnotic.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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