Zyprexa is the worst for weight gain I was told. That is why after the school year is done, we are going to try to switch him do a different AP. Maybe Geodon. The psychiatrist at the psychiatric hospital was thinking a abilify. So, if he starts gaining too much weight, you might want to ask about switching to one that might not be so bad with weight.
My son never feels full on the Zyprexa and that is the major problem. He tries to eat healthy choices and we are going to the gym a few times each week for exercise. I am still working on getting him to limit his portion sizes which is his big fallback.
I'm afraid all you can do it to try and give him healthy foods and good portion sizes and keep him active. If he gains too much weight think about a different AP perhaps.
Is it helping him? Sometimes you need to weigh out the benefits vs. the side effects.
