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I was on olanzapine2.5 for 2 months realized how horrible to withdraw so I cut pill in half for 2 weeks then came off for 2 weeks terrible side effects went back on half for 5 weeks then quarter for 3weeks then off 10days later gpt terrible nausea for 8 days nearly gave in got some anti sickness tabs off now but don't start antidpressents as they have nausea too to start with a few Valium that's it

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Well done it has to be done oh so slowly. Good luck.

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thanks xxx

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Dear Ruth

I was on Olanzapine too, and I came off it very slowly, following my psychiatrist advice. Luckily I didn't have the withdrawl that you have.

Did you had postpartum psychosis after the birth of your child? I hope you are feeling well, and recovering.

Take care

Ellie

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dear Ellie I got terrible anxiety after my dog died noisey head now get very panicky withdrawel from olanzapine it will take time x

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