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Compare ASENAPINE (Asenapine) and OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Asenapine · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of asenapine in bipolar I disorder is unknown.
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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 17 Reddit discussions
ASENAPINE
0%
positive
2 threads
OLANZAPINE
40%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
2 Reddit threads analysed for ASENAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
20 upvotes
A recent case study from Denmark highlights a type of iatrogenic error that personally I don’t think I have ever expressly thought of. A woman who had very recently arrived in Denmark from Ukraine who had a previous diagnosis of schizophrenia. Prior to emigrating Ukraine she had been managed on a l
My psychiatrist wants to put me on Saphris (Asenapine) but said it might interact with my methadone. Apparently, according to my research (and from speaking to the physician who prescribes me my methadone), the interaction has something to do with prolonging the Qt rhythm of my heart (not sure if I
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
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 ASENAPINE 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. ASENAPINE is administered via Sublingual, whereas OLANZAPINE uses Oral. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
ASENAPINE 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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