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Compare ARIPIPRAZOLE (Aripiprazole) and OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Aripiprazole, Abilify · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of aripiprazole in schizophrenia is unclear. However, the efficacy of aripiprazole in the listed indications could be mediated thro...
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Olanzapine, Zyprexa, LYBALVI · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of olanzapine, in the listed indications is unclear. However, the efficacy of olanzapine in schizophrenia could be mediated through...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 30 Reddit discussions
ARIPIPRAZOLE
33%
positive
15 threads
OLANZAPINE
40%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for ARIPIPRAZOLE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
61 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I was re-diagnosed with bipolar disorder (unspecified) again last week. I didn’t stick to meds the first time around, but decided to just believe and take it seriously this time. Been taking Aripiprazole 2mg for a week now, and while my body still feels sick like a common cold, I am doing some motio
There is no doubt that Abilify has made a dramatic impact on the lives of many schizophrenics here. However, there is a dark side to the drug that should be known, I am afraid. It can cause gambling behaviours. In Canada, the makers of the drug have stopped fighting the class action lawsuits. They j
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# General Info Antipsychotics are a type of psychiatric medication available with a prescription to treat psychosis (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought). Sometimes referred to as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers, They are licensed to treat specific mental health problems w
I love organising my stuff! 2mg clonazepam daily 500mg quetiapine (100OM 400 ON) Aripiprazole 15mg daily
I can’t go on another medication because the other meds make you gain weight and I am already overweight. I am on a combination of aripiprazole and sertraline for my bipolar and ocd. It is hell. I would rather be off my meds completely. I am crying as I type because I have lost all hope for myself.
I've been used for trials in the past. However, not to this extent. My family thinks this is too much for a single dose. My psych says it's fine to take this many meds. I've been on these for a month now. Should I keep going or change my doc? Any recommendation from anyone who's been through too ma
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15 Reddit threads analysed for OLANZAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
179 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
My doctor gsve me olanzapine to aid sleep. In the perscription he specifivallly wrotr "to aid sleep". This made me think the medicine could be taken as needed, but no. My nurse found out i had skipped the sleeping pill and put me in the psycgward arguing "laxk of compliance"
Has anyone ever successfully lost their meds weight? I just seem to be getting bigger.
Risperidone made me lactate... yep Latuda made me throw up every single time I took it Olanzapine made me feel like I was drunk Seroquel made me gain 40kg and Lamotrigine gave me the rash
Celebrating weight loss after olanzapine
I couldnt read for almost 10years so maybe even longer. I didn't track the time. I was always a big reader. I finished 700page russian literature in a week. But for some reason I wasn't able to do this anymore. I could barely focus on a few Paragraphs, so I stopped reading. I tried it several times
For the first time in a very very long time I am actually proud of myself. I am now stable on Tegretol, clonidine, and olanzapine. I have a job, I was promoted to manager and even made employee of the month. I can't believe how far I've come. 7 months ago I was homeless and strung out on the streets
8 years stable now on olanzapine, but i sleep 10 hrs each day which is alot for someone who wants to study alot, i switched to abilify 20 days now, everything is good but i have insomnia from olanzapine withdrawal, how much time will it take for me to sleep normal again?
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both ARIPIPRAZOLE and OLANZAPINE belong to the Atypical Antipsychotic class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
ARIPIPRAZOLE carries 4 FDA warnings. OLANZAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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