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Scezoaffective disorder
Hi team, I'm taking enchorate chrono 400 mg and oleanz 5 mg for scezoaffective Disorder. First of all does encrote helps in sleeping. 2 nd thing oleanz really makes me sleep 8-10 hours . I have been taking it for 2 years. Do I need to take it for lifetime. As I sleep realy around 10-12 hours as I have bad breakup. My GF became doctor and married. I was not getting sleep. I take olanzipine 5 MG it really makes me sleep 10-12 hours . But will olanzipine increases blood sugar. I'm stopped taking sugar and aerated drinks . But I really need more sleep. So my query as straight forward can I cut olanzipine to 2.5 MG . Or olanzipine can be taken safely . I only fear it will increase my blood glucose levels . Please any experience doctor comments, then I will consult. As my gf became doctor now I need more sleep .
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I understand ur problem.
Yes. T.OLEANZ (OLANZAPINE) has sedative effect.So u feel sleepy. It may increase ur blood sugar also.
1). You may reduce T.OLEANZ to 2.5mg. But if u come across any psychotic symptoms or mood changes, either u have to take 5 mg or else u may change ur medicine after reviewing with a psychiatrist.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
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Please consult for detailed evaluation and management
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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Rajkot
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health disorder that is marked by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania.Untreated schizoaffective disorder may lead to problems functioning at work, at school and in social situations, causing loneliness and trouble holding down a job or attending school. People with schizoaffective disorder may need assistance and support with daily functioning. Treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Dr. Niranchana Devi
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Nagapattinam
If u r better with this dose only...replace the equivalent dose of other drugs which doesn't elevate sugar levels....please consult your doctor in person
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