Hi - wonder if anyone could help me - on Venlafaxine 225mg XL and lorazepam 2mg daily - my psychiatrist wants to add a small dose of Olanzapine to the mix and for me to cut down on lorazepam usage.

I have a long history of anxiety (GAD) but want to know if you can take this small amount of Olanzapine for life - say? As I do not want to start it and have to come off it as I know my anxiety would only come back - suffered 27 years with this.

I am seeing him in about 10 days but just wanted other info about it before I decide - of course I will mention this when I see him and I could ask my GP but just wondered what others thought.

Thanks in advance

Laura x