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Does olanzapine increase the level of dopamine in your brain for bipolar disorder.???Does olanzapine increase the level of dopamine in your brain for bipolar disorder.???

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Ur question is not about olanzapine because it is more about bipolar first take psychiatric consultation to have clarity about pattern of the disease ...  Read More

I had 2 delusion episodes. I take olanzapine 10mg for last 3 yrs. But It causes 10hr sleep, sedation and drowsiness. What should I do ?

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Consult a Psychiatrist for adjustment of dose of Olanzapine. ...  Read More

So my mother has been on olanzapine 2.5mg since the last 5 months now. And my psychiatrist is gonna tell her to be on that for a few more months most probably. Now I'm worried about the withdrawal symptoms when we'll try to get her off the medicine since it has been so many months that she's taking that medicine.

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It does not have withdrawal effects ...  Read More

So my mother has been taking olanzapine 2.5mg since the last 7 months for her depression treatment. Our psychiatrist will most probably tell her to take it for 4 to 5 more months. But I'm really worried about the withdrawal symptoms when she starts to get off the medicine, since it has been so many months she's taking it.

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It can be tapered and omitted safely. Provided that depression was the only indication. If it was added for some underlying/associated psychotic symptoms then it may need to be continued for some more ...  Read More

What are the long term side effects of olanzapine? How to deal with the side effects olanzapine?

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Metabolic side effects ,sedation and leg swelling may occur ...  Read More

For which symptoms, olanzapine 15mg is given to patient? Is it normal or higher dose? Is olanzapine helpful for patient having depression?

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The most effective solution for dealing with anxiety for me personally was waking up early. Iam not a morning person but once i tried this, i was surprised how good this made me feel. It helped me fin ...  Read More

How to taper olanzapine? Please reply to my question specifically.I am using 5 mg from 2 years for excessive thinking.Now I am all alright.When I tried to stop kind of brain crash thing happened.So I had to reinstate.What is the proper procedure to taper olanzapine?

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Hi Pls taper it under supervision of ur Psychiatrist as u might carry a risk of becoming unwell again. ...  Read More

Does olanzapine and fluoxetine increase Dopamine, Norepinephrine and serotonin levels in the brain for bipolar disorder?

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I want u to understand the disease more that medications as it used based on patients condition so take consultation to understand ...  Read More

I had delusions 3 yr ago so I was 2 times hospitalized. My dr prescribes olanzapine 10mg but I feel that it is higher dose. What is minimum effective dose of olanzapine for psychotic depression or schizophrenia?

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Hello, 5 mg ...  Read More

I am taking olanzapine 5 mg along with risperdone 2 mg , but my phobia increasing day by day, should i stop it

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I am not sure why you have been prescribed 2 antipsychotics at low doses. I hope your Psychiatrist had a good reason to do so. In any case, do not stop medication without consulting your Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Is olanzapine makes very much sleepy and sedative? Because I am taking it with paroxetine... Dr prescribed it with paroxetine... I was not taking it since I know that i can't cope with antipsychotic... But one oday i took 1 tab and i am feeling extremely sleepy through out the day... What might be the cause

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Recently my father visit to psychiatry clinic yesterday for problem of aggression and do unnecessory things and change behaviour quarrelsome person and doctor gives medicine of DIVASTO OD-500 ,Olanzapine 10mg ,Lorazepam 1mg and today my father took first dose of olanzapine 10 mg and Lorazepam 1mg and after that he is very sleepy and do not wake

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The initial dose appears high. Consult your psychiatrist and get it reduced. Good luck. ...  Read More

Hi, I am mother of 4 months old baby. I am suffering from Podtpartum depression and Very bad insomnia and anxiety. Hence psychiatrist suggested to take Serta 50 mg and half tablet of Olimelt 25mg. These tablets safe for breastfeeding ?? Will it cause any affect on my baby.

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Hi, congratulations for becoming a mother. Though it is a beautiful change in your life, this change can make you feel low at times. With so many physical , emotional and occupation changes becoming ...  Read More

Is it safe to take metformin and olanzapine together ?? Please provide details regarding the interactions.

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Ya Metformin and olanzapine can be taken together if no other medical completion in patients. If patient have any other comorbid condition need to take consultations with Psychiatrist and general phy ...  Read More

My friend is having an office party and it means alcohol too . Since her boss will also be there she can't skip having alcohol , but she is undergoing anxiety treatment and is taking olanzapine ( zyprexa) . Is it safe for her to consume alcohol if she takes a gap of 24 hours after the medicine intake ?? Please suggest.

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I would not advise you to skip meds or mix alcohol with meds. ...  Read More

Does olanzapine cause Alzheimer's? How long olanzapine is prescribed? What are this medicines side effects ?

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No it won't cause ...  Read More

Does antipsychotic tablet olanzapine 2.5 mg cause permanent infertlity in female? The tablet increases my prolactin levels and i dont get periods while consuming it. Will antipsychotics cause permanent infertility and make uterus small as a side effect??

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No ...  Read More

Does taking Tolaz DT 2.5 mg tablet for six months cause permanent infertility in future? It increase my prolactin levels and stop periods. Will i be able to get pregnant in future after stopping the medicine

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Consult Psychiatrist and change Medication you will be better ...  Read More

I have bern prescribed Tolaz DT 2.5 mg tablet for six months cause i get mind self talking sounds in head. But due to this tablet my prolactin levels go high and periods have stopped. How to start my periods while on olanzapine 2.5mg does the tablet cause permanent infertility age 28 female

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The medication mentioned by you is not known to cause permanent infertility, but as you have been facing the adverse effects like increased prolactin and missed periods, it is advisable to consult ...  Read More

Does taking olanzapine antipsychotic table for 6 months cause permanent infertility? I take 2.5mg dose but my prolactin get high and periods stop. How to get periods while on anti psychotics tablet age 28 does it cause permanent infertility in future

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My physiatrist priscribe olanzapine 2.5mg (1/2 tablet bd ) I heard this medicine increase weight (10 se 20 kilo) Kya ye sach h How to reduce weight from this Plzzz reply

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Yes, it can increase weight ...  Read More

I am a thin person ,I am taking olanzapine 2.5 mg , Is there any way to counter olanzapine induced abdominal obesity ? I am ok with weight gain but abdominal obesity is problematic , can exercise reduce it ?

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Out of all antipsychotics olanzapine causes most weight gain. Dietary changes and exercise can counter the abdominal obesity to some extent. But you might consider switching to another molecule if it ...  Read More

Can fluexetine and olanzapine be taken simultaneously? In past fluexetine was taken for 1 month. After that no medicine has taken till 1 years. Symptoms appears again. Started taking olanzapine only. Fluexetine can also be taken same time with olanzapine?

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Hi first consult a Psychiatrist. Fuoxeine and olanzapine can be taken simultaneously. ...  Read More

I am a biopolar disorder patient and i recently had a depression episode. Doctor prescribed me olanzapine 5 mg tablet before dinner and lithium sr 450 tablet after dinner. I forgot to take olanzapine tablet before dinner today. My question is can i take olanzapine tablet after dinner for today?

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U can sir ...  Read More

I've used mirtazapine and olanzapine for 4.5 months. It induced a diffuse hair loss on my scalp. I had short hair, so I didn't notice that the hair was falling quickly on time, and when I realized that, I stopped the medicine instantly. I want to know whether hair fall due to this medicine is temporary or permanent? How long is it will take to get

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Hairfall in not related to the medications you have mentioned. You could add up zinc supplements with Vitamin E and Biotin in your diet. ...  Read More

I was addicted to high doses of lexotanil about 10mg a day. Doctor prescribe me mitazapine 15mg , olanzapine 5mg and clonazepam 2mg. But I don't want to use clonazepam because of its side effects on hair. Can I use valium ( diazepam) 10mg instead of clonazepam? Please tell me if this combination with valium is safe for hair?

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For what reason this combination is prescribed? You will sleep a lot and gain a lot of weight. ...  Read More

Can I use valium with olanzapine and mirtazapine . Or valium has any type of interaction in combination with olanzapine and mirtazapine.

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Please don't self medicate, consult a Psychiatrist so that appropriate medicine in adequate doses is prescribed as per diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am suffering from depression and insomnia .I take olanzapine 10mg and escitalopram 10mg .Can I take bupropion with olanzapine and escitalopram???

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Bupropion, escitalopram and olanzapine are prescribed often in case of depression. But it should be always under a doctor's advice. Do not self medicate. ...  Read More

Hello sir , i am suffering from ocd So my doctor tried for augmentation (escitalopram30 mg+ olanzapine 10mg) I take 10 mg olanzapine at night at 11 pm ,the problem is that i feel tired and sleepy on every next day And i am preparing for civil services so i have to study late nights and day too And it is making me too much sleepy , So what to do ?

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Hi. Olanzapine do cause sedation. Since this sedation is causing you problems in your functioning, you should talk to your psychiatrist regarding considering reducing the dose of olanzapine or conside ...  Read More

Olanzapine mouth dissolving tablets 5 mg how to take bcz I see my father in law directly swallowing them with water .. what is the correct way to take them.. thank you !!!

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Hi, Ask your father in law to keep the tablet in his mouth until it dissolves... Like sucking a candy. If he does not like it and prefers swallowing olanzapine, he can swallow it too.. It does not af ...  Read More

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