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I've been prescribed 2 weeks of olanzapine 5mg for anxiety. will i have side effects just stopping them? i'm due to see my gp in 3 weeks.

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Possibly: Olanzapine is a big gun "atypical antipsychotic" drug. It's not for the treatment of uncomplicated anxiety. There may be reasons why your physician selected it - and i wouldn't second guess. Just be advised. It is typically exceptionally sedating and calming. If you "just stop it" you could have rebound anxiety. If in doubt, call up your gp and ask whether or not, or how, to taper.

Answered 6/30/2014

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