"i have been on zyprexa for over 2 months now. i take 7.5mg daily and also take paxil and ativan. all i can say is i&#039;m much better than i was 2 months ago and have learned that i will have to be on medicines for the rest of my life. small price to pay for piece of mind. i have gained 30lbs and need to exercise more to try and combat the weight gain. my doctor says we may go down in mgs here soon. but overall i have to say it helped pull me out of a major depression."