Hi, I'm MG

September 24, 2026

Tapering from Olanzapine (Zyprexa). Taking it at 10mg daily for 3 months because of hallucination, delusion and chronic insomnia. In search of a community with real people who tapered successfully and willing to share practical strategies that helped (replacement for drug)

Zyprexa — 10mg — 3months — supporting others | without clinician

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StuartSep 24

LighthouseEffexor · supporting

Hey @MG, welcome! I tapered off of it at a lower dose when I was younger. It went smoothe for me as it was during a time in life when I had a lot of daily movement/activity and social support. Have you experienced any withdrawals from it so far?

Historic experience tapering off: Citalopram 20mg | Zyprexa 2.5mg | Effexor 75mg | Valium 20mg

MGSep 24

Zyprexa · supporting

Hello @Stuart , thanks for sharing your experience. Yet to begin the actual taper, researching to know what lies ahead and to be better prepared.

Zyprexa — 10mg — 3months — supporting others | without clinician

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CatinaSep 25

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @MG, welcome! Have a look around the site....there's lot of helpful information. Here are some links to get you started on your tapering journey: https://taper.community/drugs/zyprexa https://taper.community/resources/blog/olanzapine-zyprexa-tapering-guide Catina 🩵

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

MGSep 25

Zyprexa · supporting

Thank you @Catina , great resources!

Zyprexa — 10mg — 3months — supporting others | without clinician

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