Hi, I'm Lori GP

July 23, 2026

I was bring treating for tick-borne illnesses and was under 100 lbs with zero appetite & muscud wasting. Olanzapine was prescribed to help stimulate appetite, stop histamine food reactions and helped me to eat & gain weight back. Now my appetite is very high, weight gain continues, lipids are too high & it’s time to slow taper.

Zyprexa — 5 mg — 7 months — researching taper | without clinician

3 Replies

guava378Jul 23

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Welcome to the Taper Community and good luck with your taper!

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
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11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
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10 months - actively tapering
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BasedStaffJul 23

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome! Sorry to hear about the tick infection. Please keep us updated with how the taper is going with check ins!

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CatinaJul 23

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Lori GP, nice to have you here (although I'm sorry you have to be). Unfortunately, antipsychotics can have those unwanted side effects. I'm glad you're going to slowly taper off so you can get your health back! Here is some information about Zyprexa: https://taper.community/drugs/zyprexa https://taper.community/resources/blog/olanzapine-zyprexa-tapering-guide Keep the community updated on how you're doing. We'll support you the best we can! Catina 🩷

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Synthroid - 25 mcg

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