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Will something bad happen if i just stop taking antipsychotics zyprexa (olanzapine)? i do not need anymore but when i stop i experience insomnia
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Go slowly: Some symptoms do not develop right away.
Answered 2/13/2017
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A great deal of: That depends on why you were taking it. I see behavior therapy listed and no psychiatric diagnoses (except insomnia). Perhaps you could clarify and re-ask question.
Answered 2/13/2017
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Don't go it alone: It would be wise to only stop zyprexa (olanzapine) with help from your psychiatrist. For one, it's possible that symptoms will come back. Usually a slow, step-by-step decrease is safest. Your doctor may be able to prescribe an alternate medication to help with the insomnia.
Answered 2/13/2017
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