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Olanzapine, sold under the brand name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. [13] It is also sometimes used off-label for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting [14] and as an appetite stimulant. [15]
Olanzapine/fluoxetine could produce a severe allergic reaction and should not be used if the patient has previously experienced an allergic reaction to either fluoxetine or olanzapine. [9] Olanzapine is correlated with an increase in blood sugar. Patients with diabetes, or those at risk for developing it, require careful monitoring. [9]
Drinking one-half to one cup of coffee or four to five cups of tea daily may help decrease the risk of developing dementia in people with high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Very common adverse effects of olanzapine, occurring more than 10%, include: Weight gain (dose-dependent). Weight gain of over 7% of a person's initial body weight prior to treatment is in this category of very common too with some estimates of its incidence putting it at around 40.6%.
The doctor can look for potential underlying causes, including dementia, medication effects, or environmental factors, Elhelou says. From there, they can suggest effective ways to help you manage ...
So if you want to start drinking more coffee (or just continue to enjoy your morning cup of joe), Dr. Iluyomade explains that studies indicate that the optimal intake for longevity benefits lies ...
Drinking coffee every day isn’t inherently bad, but Chester Wu, M.D., a psychiatrist and sleep specialist in Texas, says that coffee does have an impact on your health depending on how much you ...
An assessment for an underlying cause of behavior is needed before prescribing antipsychotic medication for symptoms of dementia. [60] Antipsychotics in old age dementia showed a modest benefit compared to placebo in managing aggression or psychosis, but this is combined with a fairly large increase in serious adverse events.