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Schizophrenia12
Antipsychotics7
  • As extrapyramidal side effects have occurred over the past two years, the first generation antipsychotics were replaced with olanzapine. (srce.hr)
  • Olanzapine belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics, which work by altering the activity and levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain. (medicap.com)
  • While the results of phase 1 suggested a superiority of olanzapine in length of time to drug discontinuation, 'the hope that other new antipsychotics with fewer metabolic side effects might offer a similar effect was not fulfilled,' according to Carol A. Tamminga, MD, who wrote an editorial that accompanied 2 articles reporting phase 2 results in the April 2006 issue of American Journal of Psychiatry . (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Children are particularly susceptible to the side effects of antipsychotics. (merckmanuals.com)
  • While antipsychotics are often associated with weight gain, you can experience other side effects that may impact your appetite and weight. (psychcentral.com)
  • In the study, researchers demonstrated that influencing genes prevented weight gain in rodent models being administered the antipsychotics risperidone and olanzapine. (psychcentral.com)
  • Antipsychotics, an association commonly used in psychiatric emergencies, alerting to the need to monitor the possible adverse effects of these drugs. (bvsalud.org)
Stop taking ola5
  • Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking olanzapine. (medicap.com)
  • It may also start after you stop taking olanzapine. (medicap.com)
  • People with diabetes and some people who did not have diabetes before taking olanzapine tablets need to take medicine for high blood sugar even after they stop taking olanzapine tablets. (nih.gov)
  • Do not stop taking olanzapine suddenly without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. (everyday-rx.com)
  • You may have serious side effects if you stop taking olanzapine suddenly. (everyday-rx.com)
Take olanzapine2
  • Weight gain is very common in people who take olanzapine tablets. (nih.gov)
  • You should not take olanzapine if you are allergic to it. (everyday-rx.com)
Quetiapine7
  • In phase 2,444 patients who had discontinued treatment were randomly reassigned to a second-generation drug: olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), risperidone (Risperdal), or ziprasidone (Geodon). (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Of those patients, 49 received open-label treatment with clozapine and 50 were assigned blindly to olanzapine, quetiapine, or risperidone. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • In the group that did not receive clozapine, patients treated with risperidone and olanzapine continued taking their medications longer than those who were treated with quetiapine or ziprasidone. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • In the group that agreed to try clozapine, patients actually receiving clozapine continued longer than patients taking olanzapine, quetiapine, or risperidone. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • In addition, the authors noted, 'at 3-month assessments, Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total scores had decreased more in patients treated with clozapine than in patients treated with quetiapine or risperidone but not olanzapine. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Patients gained on average 2.3 kg/month on olanzapine, 1.7 kg/month on clozapine, and 1.8 kg/month on quetiapine according to studies reported by Akhtar et al. (omicsonline.org)
  • In addition, the appearance of the atypical antipsychotic drugs (amisulpride, aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, and ziprasidone) with different therapeutic and side-effect profiles, has promoted a greater interest in assessing the quality of life of schizophrenic patients. (nih.gov)
Clozapine4
  • Another 99 patients who had discontinued treatment agreed to take clozapine (Clozaril), which is known to be more effective than other second-generation medications but carries a greater risk of side effects. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Forty-four percent of the clozapine patients continued to take the medication for the duration of the 18-month study, as did 29% of the patients receiving olanzapine. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Clozapine has also been recognized as a prescription with more pronounced metabolic side effects-including weight gain- compared to other antipsychotic drugs. (psychcentral.com)
  • up to 31% of patients treated with clozapine and 40% with olanzapine increase their weight during treatment [ 3 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Tablet4
  • The orally disintegrating olanzapine tablet is placed into your mouth and begins dissolving within seconds. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Each yellow, round, orally disintegrating tablet, convex on one side and flat-faced on the other, contains 5 mg of olanzapine. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Most of these side effects of Intalith 300 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. (apollopharmacy.in)
  • Therefore, reduce the intake of caffeine including coffee, tea or herbal medicines as it may decrease the effect of Intalith 300 mg Tablet 10's. (apollopharmacy.in)
Start taking ola3
  • Your doctor should do tests to check your blood sugar before you start taking olanzapine tablets and during treatment. (nih.gov)
  • You may not have any symptoms, so your doctor should do blood tests to check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels before you start taking olanzapine tablets and during treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking olanzapine and each time you get a refill. (healthwarehouse.com)
Tablets21
  • The usual starting dose of olanzapine tablets for adults with bipolar disorder is 10 mg daily (if olanzapine is used in combination with other medications that treat bipolar disorder) or 15 mg daily (if olanzapine is used alone). (medbroadcast.com)
  • Glipizide oral tablets can cause mild or serious side effects. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking glipizide oral tablets. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For more information about the possible side effects of glipizide oral tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If you would like to notify the FDA about a side effect you've had with glipizide oral tablets, you can do so through MedWatch . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The list above is a partial list of mild side effects from glipizide oral tablets. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or view the prescribing information on glipizide IR oral tablets and glipizide ER oral tablets . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Serious side effects from glipizide oral tablets are less common, but they can occur. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These highlights do not include all the information needed to use OLANZAPINE TABLETS safely and effectively. (nih.gov)
  • See full prescribing information for OLANZAPINE TABLETS. (nih.gov)
  • Read the Medication Guide that comes with olanzapine tablets before you start taking them and each time you get a refill. (nih.gov)
  • Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or you want to learn more about olanzapine tablets. (nih.gov)
  • What is the most important information I should know about olanzapine tablets? (nih.gov)
  • Olanzapine tablets are not approved for treating psychosis in elderly people with dementia. (nih.gov)
  • In people who do not have diabetes, sometimes high blood sugar goes away when olanzapine tablets are stopped. (nih.gov)
  • If you have diabetes, follow your doctor's instructions about how often to check your blood sugar while taking olanzapine tablets. (nih.gov)
  • High fat levels may happen in people treated with olanzapine tablets, especially in teenagers (13 to 17 years old), or when used in combination with fluoxetine in children (10 to 17 years old). (nih.gov)
  • Some people may gain a lot of weight while taking olanzapine tablets, so you and your doctor should check your weight regularly. (nih.gov)
  • What are Olanzapine tablets? (nih.gov)
  • Olanzapine tablets have not been approved for use in children under 13 years of age. (nih.gov)
  • Use of the clonidine patch may result in a rash, and a switch to clonidine tablets may or may not cause this side effect. (rxwiki.com)
Neuroleptic malignan1
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): NMS is a rare but very serious condition that can happen in people who take antipsychotic medicines, including olanzapine. (medicap.com)
Interactions3
  • Drug interactions are reported among 61 people who take Allegra and Olanzapine. (ehealthme.com)
  • The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Allegra and Olanzapine have. (ehealthme.com)
  • 61 people who take Allegra and Olanzapine together, and have interactions are studied. (ehealthme.com)
Medications12
  • Olanzapine may be used, alone or in combination with other medications, to treat the manic or mixed episodes (but not the depression) of bipolar disorder. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Medications like olanzapine are thought to work by correcting the balance of neurotransmitters (chemicals that control the function of nerve pathways) in the brain. (medbroadcast.com)
  • That means it's usually only prescribed when other medications have not worked for you or caused bothersome side effects. (healthline.com)
  • Many medications can cause side effects. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Like all medications, side effects are possible. (psychcentral.com)
  • In this brief overview, medications used to treat insomnia such as hypnotics, sedatives, medications inducing sedation as a side effect, medications directed at the sleep-associated circadian neuroendocrine system, and agents utilized in treating insomnia-inducing sleep diagnoses such as restless leg syndrome are discussed. (springer.com)
  • Sedatives and other medications used off-label for sedative side-effects are a contributing factor to drug induced hypersomnolence, a factor in more than 30% of motor accident deaths. (springer.com)
  • Hypnotic medications with low toxicity, addictive potential, minimal next day sleepiness, and an otherwise benign side-effect profile can be utilized safely and effectively to treat and improve function and quality of life for patients suffering from insomnia. (springer.com)
  • Medications for treating insomnia are classified as hypnotics, sedatives, medications inducing sedation as a side effect, medications directed at the sleep-associated circadian neuroendocrine system, and agents utilized in treating insomnia-inducing sleep diagnoses such as restless leg syndrome (RLS) (Curry et al. (springer.com)
  • Taking certain other medications during your treatment with methadone may increase the risk that you will experience serious, life-threatening side effects such as breathing problems, sedation, or coma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Olanzapine is sometimes used together with other antipsychotic medications or antidepressants. (everyday-rx.com)
  • The concomitant presence of these different pathologies can be explained either by their intertwined pathophysiological mechanisms, or by the side effects of the various medications taken in the context of these chronic diseases. (bvsalud.org)
Doctor or pharmacist2
  • If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. (guardian-ida-remedysrx.ca)
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. (healthwarehouse.com)
Bipolar2
  • Bipolar Disorder - Does anyone know why olanzapine (Zyprexa) causes people to gain weight? (drugs.com)
  • Especially in older children and adolescents, bipolar disorder may be a more severe form with increased risk of suicide attempts and the adverse effects of the disorder can contribute to dysfunction in the school setting, potentially leading to expulsion or peer rejection. (medscape.com)
Allergic2
  • Do not take this medication if you are allergic to olanzapine or any ingredients of the medication. (medbroadcast.com)
  • In very rare cases, patients taking triptans may experience serious side effects, such as heart attacks, high blood pressure, stroke, or serious allergic reactions. (rxwiki.com)
Fluoxetine2
  • Children (10 to 17 years old) are also more likely to gain weight and to gain more weight than adults when olanzapine is used in combination with fluoxetine. (nih.gov)
  • Olanzapine in combination with fluoxetine has not been approved for use in children under 10 years of age. (nih.gov)
Medicines3
  • Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. (peacehealth.org)
  • You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • There are many medicines available to help prevent and control these unpleasant side effects. (cancer.ca)
Injection4
  • Olanzapine is also available in a short-acting injection and in a long acting injection and is to be given directly into the muscle. (medicap.com)
  • In rare cases, patients receiving Zypadhera may experience symptoms of olanzapine overdose after injection if the medicine is accidentally injected into a vein. (europa.eu)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zyprexa ® IntraMuscular (olanzapine for injection), an injectable form of Lilly's top-selling medication. (news-medical.net)
  • Whereas there were no significant differences between the female and male rats in response to either dose of olanzapine administration, an injection of 0.4 mg/kg risperidone significantly suppressed avoidance more in female rats than in male rats. (lu.se)
Dose5
  • If you develop bothersome side effects after a dose increase, your doctor may lower your dosage. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The dose depends on the dose of olanzapine that the patient was previously taking by mouth. (europa.eu)
  • However, patients aged between 65 and 75 years or patients with kidney or liver problems may use Zypadhera if an effective and well tolerated dose of oral olanzapine has been found. (europa.eu)
  • A lower starting dose may be necessary in patients whose bodies may break olanzapine down slowly, such as those with moderate liver problems. (europa.eu)
  • Since the reserpine and other chemicals in Indian snakeroot can be very toxic, the dose must be accurate and the side effects monitored by a trained healthcare professional. (rxlist.com)
Atypical1
  • Zyprexa is the product name for Olanzapine,it is Lilly's top selling drug.It was approved by the FDA in 1996 ,an 'atypical' antipsychotic a newer class of drugs without the motor side effects of the older Thorazine.Zyprexa has been linked to causing diabetes and pancreatitis. (prwatch.org)
Pamoate1
  • The olanzapine in Zypadhera is presented as a 'pamoate' salt, which makes the olanzapine less soluble. (europa.eu)
Aripiprazole1
  • L'émergence de médicaments antipsychotiques atypiques (amisulpride, aripiprazole, cloza-pine, olanzapine, quétiapine, rispéridone et zipra-sidone) dotés de profils d'effets thérapeutiques et d'effets secondaires différents a favorisé l'intérêt croissant dans l'évaluation de la qualité de vie des patients schizophrènes. (nih.gov)
Adults2
  • Rare but serious side effects listed for Zyprexa can include increased risk of death in older adults with dementia. (myalzteam.com)
  • Olanzapine may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions. (everyday-rx.com)
Medication12
  • What side effects are possible with this medication? (medbroadcast.com)
  • A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. (medbroadcast.com)
  • If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. (medbroadcast.com)
  • We also analysed the effects of age, gender smoking and concomitant medication in both studies and in study 2 we also analysed polymorphisms in genes with suggested importance for OLA disposition. (diva-portal.org)
  • Unfortunately it gives me a disgruntled scowl - which made me think about how medication side effects can make you look cross when you actually feel perfectly cheerful. (rxisk.org)
  • Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. (everyday-rx.com)
  • Olanzapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. (everyday-rx.com)
  • There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. (healthwarehouse.com)
  • If you are using olanzapine in combination with other medication to treat depression, also carefully read the drug information for the other medication. (healthwarehouse.com)
  • Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. (healthwarehouse.com)
1.251
  • To this end we tested the effect of 1.25 and 2.5 mg/kg olanzapine and 0.25 and 0.4 mg/kg risperidone using female and male Wistar rats in the CAR test. (lu.se)
Extrapyramidal side ef1
  • But they come with a higher incidence of extrapyramidal side effects, otherwise known as nerve conditions that can significantly impair motor function. (psychcentral.com)
Nausea2
Pharmacist1
  • Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. (medbroadcast.com)
Hyperglycemia1
Carbamazepine1
  • Andrew has now successfully stopped taking both the olanzapine and the carbamazepine and has reduced the propranolol by half. (england.nhs.uk)
Commonly prescribed1
  • In this study, we investigated whether sex-specific differences could be observed in response to the commonly prescribed APDs olanzapine and risperidone using the conditioned avoidance response (CAR) test. (lu.se)
Teenagers1
  • Other common side effects in teenagers (13-17 years old) include: headache, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, pain in your arms or legs, or tiredness. (medicap.com)
Drugs6
  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Read on to learn more about how all of these drugs work and their potential side effects. (healthline.com)
  • Andrew gained weight and felt sedated - which are common side effects of these drugs. (england.nhs.uk)
  • Weight gain is a well-known side effect of treatment with psychotropic drugs. (omicsonline.org)
  • More than fifty years ago, drugs such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and lithium were known to be associated with substantial increases in weight and despite new generations of psychotropic drugs, this unwelcome side effect has persisted [ 1 - 3 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • It is well known that antipsychotic drugs (APDs) are more effective in reducing symptoms in women than in men, and that women are more sensitive to the side effects of APDs. (lu.se)
Bothersome2
  • They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. (medbroadcast.com)
Common2
  • Increased sweating is a common side effect that should subside between the first couple weeks. (drugs.com)
  • Common side effects of clonindine include dry mouth, constipation, and sedation. (rxwiki.com)
Persist or worsen1
  • However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. (apollopharmacy.in)
Dosage1
  • Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Agitation1
  • Clinical data demonstrate that Zyprexa IntraMuscular enables physicians to rapidly and dependably relieve patients of the effects of acute agitation without many of the debilitating side effects of conventional injectable therapies. (news-medical.net)
Alcohol2
Neurotransmitters1
  • It is thought that olanzapine's beneficial effect is due to it blocking receptors for the neurotransmitters 5-hydroxytrypamine (also called serotonin) and dopamine. (europa.eu)
Treatment7
  • Seizures: Tell your doctor if you have a seizure during treatment with olanzapine. (medicap.com)
  • They may also recommend other treatments to help manage the side effects so that you can continue Xenazine treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • the study of initial treatment compared the effects of three doses of Zypadhera with those of placebo (dummy injections) in 404 patients. (europa.eu)
  • the study of maintenance treatment compared the effects of four doses of Zypadhera with those of olanzapine taken by mouth in 1,065 patients. (europa.eu)
  • However the absence of this side effect might be explained by the study's finding that two-thirds of the patients were no longer in treatment at the end of twelve months. (omicsonline.org)
  • Other pharmacological agents producing sedation (sedatives and agents used off-label for sedative side-effects) should be used cautiously for the treatment of insomnia due to the increased risk of next day sleepiness as well as for known toxicities and adverse side effects. (springer.com)
  • Olanzapine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes counseling and other psychological support programs. (everyday-rx.com)
Include1
Weight5
Ingredients2
  • Olanzapine has active ingredients of olanzapine . (ehealthme.com)
  • AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of this study is to explore the potential mechanisms of anti-depressive and appetite-regulating effects of the active ingredients in Xiaoyaosan, and to investigate whether there is a correlation with necroptosis. (bvsalud.org)
Drug7
  • Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug? (medicap.com)
  • This side effect was reported after the drug was released on the market. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, insufficient clinical effect and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are important limitations of this drug therapy. (diva-portal.org)
  • The drug has well-documented effects against positive symptoms and has been claimed to be efficacious also against negative symptoms. (diva-portal.org)
  • This approach avoids potential drug side effects and toxicities and has shown long-term persistence in treating chronic insomnia that can be superior to results obtained using drug therapies (Morin 2005 ). (springer.com)
  • The content of this database of side effects (adverse drug reactions) is intended for educational and scientific research purposes only. (embl.de)
  • Zyprexa is also known by its drug name, Olanzapine. (myalzteam.com)