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How to remove the side effects from taking schizophrenia medication?

I have taken the medication "zyprexa" for schizo for few months, 3 years ago...and haven't touch them since then.

However...everyone should know that the side effects of taking those pills? Weigh gaining, as well as impotence and breasts developing cause by the prolactin hormone. I dont know if its the effect of the medication on me while i was growing (around 17-18 years old), that i feel im a bit fat these years

Of course i aint those obese type, but just look chubbier?
Anyway the main question is...the side effect form the medication, does it last permanently ? or effect will fade after stop taking the medication?
And of course, taking those medication during my growth period, and its side effects...what are the correlations?...


There are many different drugs available to treat all kinds of mental illness, if you're not happy with Zyprexa, talk to your doctor and see if you can switch meds. If not just try to change your diet to accomodate.
You should also check out the stats about the side effects - There could be very little chance of you actually developing the side effects, or some may be more common than others.
I don't think there would be any correlation with your previous experience taking Zyprexa, as it would be hormonal weight gain, and your hormones have usually began to settle down by the age of 17-18.

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