"was prescribed olanzapine from the hospital after a manic episode and it helped me recover quickly... 5mg morning/night.   i asked my primary doc&#039; to prescribe it to me because it seemed to be helping my symptoms.   after 1-2 months i started feeling depressed, brain fog, no passion, and it was hard for me to wake up.  gained 10-15lbs which is my current nightmare!!!  i am binge eating... low energy, low moods, and no concentration.   all my hard work of keeping my diet and fitness goals down the drain.  good if you are looking for a quick fix but not long term.  beware."