I have been taking olanzapine for over a decade and tapered from 20 mg to 1.5mg. I currently sleep 7 to 8 hours on 1.5mg but desire to be off completely. There are still a lot of side effects on that minimum dosage. When I’m off I sleep 5 hours the first night, 4 the second, and 0 the third. Please recommend something to help me sleep normally without this poison.
What specific substitute sleep drug should I take to replace olanzapine?
Question posted by Ericlee4536 on 8 July 2024
Last updated on 12 July 2024 by Ericlee4536
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Ericlee4536
12 July 2024
Found a solution to lower the side effects: I take .75mg olanzapine and sleep 5 to 6 hours then take 10 mg melatonin after wake for another 3 to 4 hours. Sounds a little unconventional but is still a win scenario in the end.
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