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I am on zyprexa (olanzapine) for sleep was tortured as a kid diet exercise don't work doc won't take me off thinking of lapband is metformin for suppress appetite?
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Not sleep medication: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is not a recommended treatment for sleep in of itself. It is an indicated treatment for chronic mood and/or interrelated psychotic conditions which, if untreated, can disrupt sleep. Amongst other potential adverse effects, zyprexa can cause significant weight gain. There are effective alternative agents for sleep and/or mental health conditions which may disrupt sleep.
Answered 10/8/2017
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