While I don't have the actual pills yet because the prescription has to be ordered, once it is I will be starting zyprexa zydis 5mg. Hopefully it will work better than the original zyprexa tablets.

Just a suggestion, because I think everyone on this site hates to see you suffering as much as you are, If drowsiness is the main side effect, try to wait it for a couple of weeks before you decide the medicine is no good.

That has helped with me a lot.

Keep us posted.

Oh yea, I'm gonna wait out the drowsiness. Drowsiness is not a main reason unless is continues after 2 or 3 weeks. For right now to keep me calm, I'm taking Ativan 1mg twice a day.

Anyone know what I can do to help counteract or minimize weight gain? I do my best to eat right as it is...

I just took my first zydis and I was like "yuck" what a horrible taste. I had to use water just to be able to attempt at nulling the taste. what can I do in the future to minimize this?

I've taken Zyprexa Zydis for a week now and I have to say things are getting better. This is most likely to become a long term medication.

I'm up to week 3 on Zyprexa Zydis. I have to say that this med has been great in calming my mania and it's helping to keep me stable. The only problem I have with the drug right now is the sleeping 11 hours per night. Despite this, I plan on continuing Zyprexa Zydis as a long term mood stabilizing medication.

I'm so glad it's working for you! Hopefully, as your body adjusts, you won't need to sleep 11 hours per night.

My psychiatrist wanted to prescribe me Zyprexa but I refused because I was worried about the weight gain associated with it. So, just curious, is it causing weight gain/ increased appetite? Any other side effects besides sleeping extra?

I did get headaches initially so I was taking Tylenol for that. Luckily the headache problem subsided. As far as I know, I have not gained weight from taking it. I'm concerned about the weight gain too.

Wow Andy, I am impressed. I am so glad that you are seriously taking this medication thing seriously to get your cycling under control.

I know more than anyone how hard that can be, and even more how hard it is to stay on meds.

Well the only problem I have with the Zyprexa Zydis is the fact that I have a hard time getting up in the morning, but other than that, things seem ok.