Olimelt 20 MG Tablet Health Feed

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice. It may be harmful and can lead other complications. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

hi, I can understand your feelings. I think here your mother's age to be blamed for her depression. In India most of the senior citizens just leave the hope for living because of their weak physical health and thus make themselves mentally and physically weak too. Try to make her happy by providing the atmosphere which she likes.
You may invite someone whom she likes to talk to. Provide her with the food which she likes. Don't restrict her to eat . let her move on her own just keep an ...more

Dear lybrate-user, you are currently taking two antipsychotics, an antidepressant, a mood stabilizer and a long acting antipsychotic. In long term these tablets are going to harm your metabolic system and you will develop weight gain and higher chances of getting coronary artery disease. My request is you better consult with your psychaitrist and please consider going for cognitive behaviour theraphy.

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

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.