Olanzapine Side Effect

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Olanzapine, sold under the trade name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.[7] For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance.[7] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.[7] Common side effects include weight gain, movement disorders, dizziness, feeling tired, constipation, and dry mouth.[7] Other side effec...

peach round tablet ## That isn't enough information for me to confirm what it is. Are there any markings on the tablet? Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication, that is also sometimes used to treat other mental health disorders. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, sedation and urinary retention. Read more:

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my father takes the following medicine Oleanz RT 10(olanzapline), estopam-10(escitalopam oxalate tablets), cap. preganerve-m(Preagabalin with mecobalamin) he complains of heavy head and lays on bed all day.kindly suggest something to help in releif. ## Has he consulted his doctor? Generally, it's not recommended to try to treat possible side effects with another medication, because they all carry the risk of causing side effects, so you can just end up compounding the problem. The Olanzapine is an antipsychotic and it is well known to cause these types of side effects, so it may be the culprit. He really needs to speak to his doctor, because it may be too high of a dosage for him and he may require a switch to a lower dosage or a different medication. Both the Escitalopram and the P...

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Hi to all. I took Olanzapine 10mg for 6 Yrs & suffered a very strange & worrying side effect due to the Drug. After 3 Months of taking it, I literally stopped sleeping any more than 2 hours a night, characterized by no sleepiness prior to sleep onset (just blacked out) & no feelings of fatigue either physically or mentally despite days without sleep. I also had no drug effect from multiple Drugs, such as Alcohol, even after drinking 2 Litres of strong Wine, rather just no respiratory depression (very worrying), virtually no intoxication & no bodily effects such as warming effect, gate change (Cerebellar). I became so worried & distressed by this that I set out to withdraw from all Drugs & Alcohol in the hope that the fore mentioned extremely strange & bafflin...

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My husband has just been prescribed symbyax. He has very bad mood swings. His psychiatrist prescribed this medication to help with them. However, I am very worried after reading posts on weight gain and sleepiness. He drives a truck. ## Symbyax contains Fluoxetine and Olanzapine, it combines an antidepressant and an antipsychotic, it is mainly used to treat depression that has been resistant to other medications, or depression associated with bipolar disorder. Its typical side effects can include weight gain, drowsiness, headache, and mood changes. [1] As to his driving, it might depend on your state laws, many have restrictions on what medications a driver can take while working. Is he on any other medications?

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i found them in my 14 year old sons bedroom.olanzapine 5mg oval tablets with lilly 4115.what are they? Also what are the effects or side effects of them. ## Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic, used to treat various mental disorders. Some of the side effects it causes includes: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and severe sedation. I would think that due to the sedation, drowsiness and the possibility of dizziness, some kids may like to abuse it, because these are similar to the effects of a narcotic. There is also the possibility that he doesn't know what they really are and was told they are something else. Are there any other comments or questions? ## bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; depression; schizoaffective disorder; insomnia (and more), and belongs to the drug class atypic...

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Olanzapine/fluoxetine (trade name Symbyax, created by Eli Lilly and Company) is a fixed-dose combination medication containing olanzapine (Zyprexa), an atypical antipsychotic, and fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Olanzapine/fluoxetine is primarily used to treat the depressive episodes of bipolar I disorder as well as treatment-resistant depression.[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 3 See also 4 References 5 External links Med...

will i still be able to get my wife pregnant ## i take 500mg of valporate sodium 1 nightly and 5mg of olanzapine 1 nightly will i still be able to get my wife pregnant ## Hi, Pete! These medications haven't been known to cause any issues with men and their sperm count, so there shouldn't be any problem. Most problems arise when the woman is taking a medication and trying to conceive, since many of them can affect their hormone levels and ovulation. Good luck! Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM), sold under the brand name Lybalvi, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.[1] It contains olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, and samidorphan, an opioid antagonist.[1][2][3] Samidorphan reduces the weight gain associated with olanzapine while still allowing olanzapine to exert its therapeutic effect.[4][5&#93...

how to get off Olanzapine drug. What other non addictive medication or nutrients can be taken to ameliorate the side effects of olanzapine withdrawal. ## Hi Elizabeth, Have you ever considered trying medical marijuana as a means of helping you get over much of those withdrawal symptoms? If anything, I think it could at least help you cope mentally and emotionally with it until the other symptoms begin to subside. That is just my theory based on personal experience. But I know everyone reacts and responds different to treatment, so perhaps it would be best to discuss this with your doctor if your state is one that allows the use of cannabis?

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Side effects include: Dizziness, enormous weight gain. After taking for 9months I increased my self by 10kg. When I stopped it gradually my weight decreased. ## I was prescribed oleanz plus half tablet for severe muscle pain with insomnia and some depression also. Now after taking it for 10 months I stopped but all the old problems returned. Can I take this medicine again? ## This is an antipsychotic, so it is normal for it to cause weight gain, according to NIH reports, along with nausea, drowsiness, headache, and mood changes. It contains the active ingredient Olanzapine. Geeta you can take it, again, as long as your doctor approves. Are you on any other medications? Why did you stop taking it? ## Personally I hate this drug and was put on it for a year and the psychiatrist thinks tha...

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I have gone cold turkey off 2.5 mg Olazanpine 7 days ago. I am suffering with side effects such has heaviness, tingling in hands, fatigue. How long before some of these subside and I start to feel a bit better? ## Hello, Dono! How are you doing? Has there been any improvement, yet? How long were you taking it? Depending on the length of time you were on it, it may take a few weeks for all the withdrawal effects to subside, though they should ease off slowly in severity. Other withdrawal effects, as listed by the FDA, may include fever, chills, diarrhea and rebound depression.

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does olanzapine contain opiates ## Nope - no opiates in Zyprexa... however there is a very small benzo component - small enough that a benzo addiction/withdrawal issue would be almost impossible. To my knowledge, this med contains no narcotics or otherwise chemically addictive ingredients. ## That is correct, Olanzapine is the active ingredient, it is used to mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation, somnolence, and weight gain. Has this been prescribed for you? ## If I put raw opium up my rectum will it work better than smoking it? ## What would make you even think of that ? I think you need to stop smoking it ! You might be alittle burned out.

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I am taking Oleanz 2.5 mg for the past one year instead of Olanex 5 mg(taken upto 3 years).Now for the past one month I have changed the frequency of taking the tablet every two days first and then now once in a week. What are the ill effects of NOT TAKING Oleanz 2.5mg every day? Also shall I continue to skip Oleanz 2.5mg ONCE FOR ALL? ## Well, it does contain the active ingredient Olanapine, which is an antipsychotic, so stopping it, or cutting down may cause a return of the symptoms that it was being taken for and they may worsen due to a rebound effect. Learn more Olanzapine details here. Why are you stopping it? Has your doctor given you any advice? ## My weight increased by 8kgs after the usage of 6 months and moreover I was suffering from ataxia and think side effect of this medic...

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I found a box in my 14year old son & also lots of empty boxes. Why would he take them as our doctor has not given them to him.please can you tell me what they are used for & also the effects & side effects. How would he feel on them cause i not noticed. thanks ## Zyprexa contains the active ingredient Olanzapine, it is an antipsychotic medication. Side effects may include: dizziness, sedation, apathy and auditory hallucinations. As to why he would take them, it is hard to say why anyone does that, he may enjoy the effects they have on him, he may not even understand what they are used for. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions? ## Zyprexa is a anti psychotic medication. Its main action is stopping delusions and psychosis due to a mental illness. It provides sedatio...

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I am taking Lopez 1mg tablet for the past 2-3 years time along with Oleanz 2.5mg and then recently 3 months before I stopped taking Oleanz 2.5mg and now I take Lopez 1mg along with Sulpitac 100mg.Recently,4 days before I stopped taking Lopez 1mg and I took only Sulpitac 100mg in the night. I need to know the side effects of skipping Lopez 1mg. Also I need to know the side effects of taking Sulpitac 100mg. ## Hello, The only information I've been able to find in regards to the medication "Lopez" is that it contains an ingredient by the name of Olanzapine. Olanzapine is also the active ingredient in the brand name medication Zyprexa, which is an antipsychotic used to control the symptoms associated with schizophrenia in adults and teens over 13 years of age. It is also used in...

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i am currently on all three of the above mentioned and would like to know if there is any thing to watch out for , why i am on all 3 and what the effect is ## Zyprexa (generic name Olanzapine) is mainly used to treat schizophrenia, however its also used for anorexia or for patients undergoing chemotherapy who may be experiencing nausea and vomiting. It is an anti-psychotic. it should not be used for patients with histories of seizures, diabetes, or who have attempted suicide. i am unfamiliar with the other meds. Do you know their generic names? ## Some of the most common side effects of Zyprexa include: drowsiness, weight gain, aggressiveness and apathy. The active ingredient in Lexamil is Escitalopram, an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness,...

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Need the name & medical attention for this pill ## Hello, Amina! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Olanzapine. The FDA classifies this medication as an atypical antipsychotic that is used to treat various mental health conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, somnolence and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have forgotten which pill this is & can't find the bottle. ## Hello, Robbie! How are you? The tablet with this marking is listed containing 15mgs of Olanzapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic that's used to treat various mental health conditions. Learn more Olanzapine details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and somnolence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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it's supposed to be zyprexa. is it? can't find it on the web. concerned pharmacy gave me wrong pills ## Hello, Daniel! How are you? Sorry for your confusion, I'm happy to clear this up for you. Yes, a tablet matching this description is listed as containing 15mgs of Olanzapine, the active ingredient in Zyprexa. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and somnolence. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks Verwon. I've been meaning to reply to my own question before now. I talked to the pharmacist regarding my concern. She double checked what she had on the shelf to be what I had been given. She also said that it (Zyprexa) had recently gone "multi source generic", which would explain the change. Apparently, when a drug first goes gener...

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