Olanzapine. Patients taking olanzapine require more frequent monitoring of these parameters. Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking loss of interest in life and strong or inappropriate emotions in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction. AdultsAt first 5 milligrams mg of olanzapine and 20 mg of fluoxetine once a day in the evening. Generic olanzapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Olanzapine is used to treat certain mentalmood conditions such as schizophrenia bipolar disorderIt may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depressionThis medication.
Both olanzapine and alcohol can increase the risk of hypotension. Olanzapine does not cause clinically relevant prolongation of QT or Torsade de Pointes discussed here. Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Both olanzapine and agomelatine can have CNS depressant effects which might affect the ability to perform skilled tasks see Drugs and Driving in Guidance on Prescribing.