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Hi Sir, I have been taking olanzapine 2.5 once daily for last 3 years along with my antidepressants. My doctor now discontinued it as it was (perhaps) affecting my mood adversely. So how much time does it take for olanzapine to get out of my system completely?
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Dear lybrate-user, if you have taken tablet of olanzapine, it will be out of your body within 24 hours.
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6-8 weeks approximately will make the effects go.
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Dear lybrate-user, it takes about 24-72 hours after discontinuing olanzapine for it to completely get out of your system.
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