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Compare OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine) and QUETIAPINE (Quetiapine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
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...
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Quetiapine, Seroquel · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of quetiapine in the listed indications is unclear. However, the efficacy of quetiapine in these indications could be mediated thro...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 30 Reddit discussions
OLANZAPINE
40%
positive
15 threads
QUETIAPINE
0%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
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.
15 Reddit threads analysed for QUETIAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
168 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I turned 26 last year and got booted off my dad's insurance. I was still in school at the time and not working. I looked for coverage on the exchange and none of the plans would cover my antipsychotic (quetiapine/seroquel). I had to go on COBRA which meant I would be getting the same coverage that I
Yeah, it's been a bit weird. My psych and I are lowering my quetiapine in the hopes to get off it entirely because frankly, I'm suffocating under it. I knew I'd be signing up for some discomfort through this process; the balancing act is keeping it in the green and not tanking into someplace scary.
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both OLANZAPINE and QUETIAPINE 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.
Both medications are approved for however, diagnosis can be challenging. For pediatric schizophrenia, symptom profiles can be variable. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
OLANZAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. QUETIAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
This comparison is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medication decisions.