Feb 28, 2023 · Downsides
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Soon after you first start taking olanzapine, before your other symptoms improve, it may make you feel more relaxed and calm
But it takes about 2 to 3 months to experience full effects
Uses This medication is used to treat severe agitation associated with certain mental/mood conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar mania )
Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks) in these patients revealed a risk of death in the drug-treated patients of between 1
If you need to stop taking
Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or
Children and adolescent side effects can include the above, plus: headache
If needed, the dose can be increased to the
Healthcare providers view Prozac as an effective drug that improves symptoms within one to two weeks of consistent use
5 mg (N=46) Olanzapine IM 10 mg (N=46) Dystonic events a: 0 0 0 0 0 Parkinsonism events b: 0 4 2 0 0 Therefore, concomitant olanzapine administration does not require dosage adjustment of valproate [see Warnings and Precautions ]
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur
2 Bipolar I Disorder(Manic or Mixed Episodes) 2
lower back or side pain
Olanzapine is an oral antipsychotic that may be used to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Side Effects
Olanzapine (5-10 mg IM) 15-30: 4-6: Ziprasidone (10-20 mg IM) 15-30: 4-6: Haloperidol + Lorazepam (5 mg IM + 2 mg IM) 15-30: 6+ Haloperidol (5-10 mg IM) 20-60: 4-6: References: Zun 2018 Cole 2016
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5 mg (8 μmol), 5 mg (16 μmol), 7
5, 10, 15 and 20 mg) and as a powder to be made up into a solution for injection
Zyprexa IM injection
In general the earliest effect would be in about 3-7 days with further increase in effect over the next 4-6 weeks
olanzapine + codeine avoid combo if antitussive use; otherwise monitor resp
Common side effects include: feeling sleepy, feeling dizzy, and constipation
Common side effects of Zyprexa Zydis may include: weight gain (more likely in teenagers), increased appetite; headache, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired or restless; problems with speech or memory; tremors or shaking, numbness or tingly feeling; changes in personality; dry mouth, or increased salivation; stomach pain, constipation; or