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I am on 5mg zyprexa (olanzapine) i lose weight when off of antipsychotics will ga medicaid cover dietitian? are there other sleep meds that won't cause weight gain

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa (olanzapine) isn't usually used for sleep alone. It's an antipsychotic with potential side effects [like weight gain] best avoided unless you truly need its antipsychotic activity. It's important for you ; your doctor to determine why you're having sleep problems. Maintain good sleep hygiene -- for tips, see http://tinyurl.Com/lpcwhxt covered medicaid services differ between states -- ask locally.

Answered 4/20/2016

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