Olansep MD 10

Olanzapine Mouth DIssolving Tablets 10mg Use Olanzapine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania. How it works Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior. Advice Olanzapine works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Olanzapine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Olanzapine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms. Side effects Dizziness, Sleepiness, Weight gain, Increased prolactin level in blood, Constipation, Increased appetite, Weakness, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Increased liver enzymes, Altered blood lipid level, Increased glucose level in blood, Anticholinergic effects, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)