Olexa 5 MG Tablet Health Feed

the doses given by the doctor are correct, no need to worry, you can take as instructed. All the best.

The side effect of OLANZAPINE,is weakness and sleepiness and you review with your doctor and stop the drug if you are fine

Dear, paranoid schizophrenia also called schizophrenia, paranoid type is a sub-type of schizophrenia. The clinical picture is dominated by relatively stable, often paranoid, delusions, usually accompanied by hallucinations, particularly of the auditory variety (hearing voices), and perceptual disturbances. These symptoms can have a huge effect on functioning and can negatively impact a person? s quality of life. I am sorry to say, paranoid schizophrenia is a lifelong illness, but with proper tre...more

It can be given upto 20 mg per day (olanzapine) so you need not worry. Also you need to discuss about other medication options available. All the best.

It is a very good drug having both antidepressant and antipsychotic properties. You have to work with your psychiatrist by expressing your symptoms during review, what was reduced and what has not to help him get you into remission. Lack of motivation is a part of depression which can also be treated, also ask him for CBT from a clinical psychologist which will hasten recovery.

Hi lybrate-user,
olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication used in illnesses like psychosis or schizophrenia. It is used in dose range of 5 to 30 mg per day. So, 15 mg per day can be considered a moderate dose.

Dear lybrate-user,
it takes about 24-72 hours after discontinuing olanzapine for it to completely get out of your system.

In good faith I will suggest you to take olimelt 10 once a day for 15 days and than olimelt 5 for another 15 days and stop if you are asymptomatic.

Dear lybrate-user,
The mood swings are attacks of depression and mania. In between, he may be normal. Now he would have had a relapse or he would have got a mood change. Not that medicines don't work. The mood change may not have come to the notice of the psychiatrist. Please take him to the doctor without stopping dicorate 1 g.

Hello,

Olimelt is unsafe during pregnancy. Follow up with your obstetrician for further evaluation.