Olanzapine / samidorphan for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews
Brand names: Lybalvi
Olanzapine / samidorphan has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. 78% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Miracle...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 24, 2023
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I like this medication. I was not sure I wanted to take it because Zyprexa caused serious weight gain. I gained about 13-15 lbs in a month, and that’s my only complaint. My irritability is much better. I have lost my libido, completely disinterested, and that would be why I stop this medication. Samidorphan is related to Naltrexone, by the way, so if you take medication for pain management or enjoy drinking alcohol, you may want to take another medication as it acts like an antagonist to the opioid receptors."
- Bayle...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 29, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I was on the lowest dose of Lybalvi and was switched to it from Olanzapine, because I was told that Lybalvi had the Olanzapine with the Sanadorphin to combat weight gain. While the Lybalvi did help to stabilize my mood and helped with my motivation, I did feel tired and had trouble waking up. Not only that, but I got to my heaviest weight ever because I always felt hungry. People claim this medication is the best, but I will never forget how its side effects ruined my confidence."
- APSmi...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 10, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I have had a good experience. I still have bipolar symptoms and supplement the Lybalvi with 10 mg of generic olanzapine. It has controlled the mania well. The depression is more difficult to manage. I started taking it in early July of 2022. I had been on Zyprexa for about 10 years and gained a lot of weight. I have lost 110 pounds since I began taking Lybalvi."
- pika
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 8, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I've been taking this medication for over 2 months. It helps me sleep, and it controls my suicidal ideations. It has done wonders for my mental health. I am on 20 mg of this drug. I have gained weight from the generic form of Zyprexa. My doctor told me that this drug should not cause any weight gain. I have not lost nor gained any weight since starting this drug. I hope to lose the weight that I gained from the generic form. I am happy with this drug."
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- SYoung
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 6, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "My experience was great at first, it helped to get my mixed episodes under control with very little manic episodes. I loved taking it, but have since stopped due to the fact it raised my blood sugar levels and caused my PCP to believe I had type 2 diabetes. It doesn't run in my family and since I stopped taking it (sadly) my levels have returned to normal. I was on 5/10mg of Lybalvi, but after about 6 months I had to stop it. Kudos to those who can, cause it is very helpful in managing symptoms."
- emexj...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 7, 2023
"I was really excited to try this one out since olanzapine had a decent therapeutic effect for me previously, but the side effects were horrible. This new drug combination is supposed divert the weight gain side effect, which should have also had some impact on glucose, lipids, and cholesterol. Unfortunately for me, I am still gaining weight as fast as I did one regular olanzapine without the samidorphan. The somnolence and nausea were pretty bad. The insatiable appetite probably did not help either. I am meeting with my doctor this week to discuss another alternative."
- Denise
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 7, 2024
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "I was on Zyprexa for 10 years, and it has given me an amazing life. I can't express my gratitude for this drug enough. Words can't express it. But I gained 50 pounds. I almost didn't care because I have a great life because of it. My psychiatrist got me Lybalvi, and in 2 months I have lost 21 pounds, and I'm still losing. It's amazing. I feel stable and well, just as I did on Zyprexa, except I have more clarity on Lybalvi. It's as if the little bit of fog I had has lifted. When it comes to eating, Lybalvi gives me the power to choose healthy foods because my feeling of hunger is taken away. My dose is 20/10, meaning Zyprexa 20mg and the other drug (the weight loss drug) is the 10."
- lynette
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 16, 2023
Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "Help me focus much better. No more hallucinations. Function and mood every day more calmly. My eating is less than before."
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Lybalvi (olanzapine / samidorphan) "Lybalvi has reworked olanzapine into a masterpiece. The buzz is that when sandimorphan is approved as a standalone med, it will treat personality disorders and addictions. For my bipolar 2 disorder, it has shaved off my nervous edge. I like myself more. It offers the mania-busting calm of olanzapine but makes me feel like I belong in this world. My doctor has once again improved my life immeasurably by knowing what to prescribe."