Do not stop using olanzapine suddenly, even if you feel fine
Collectively, data from published literature support the favorable efficacy of olanzapine compared with other first- and second-generation antipsychotics, including
Olanzapine was initially used orally and intramuscularly for the chronic treatment of schizophrenia in patients over 13 years old and other psychiatric disorders such as bipolar I disorder including mixed or manic episodes
4% (9/2500) of patients in the premarketing database
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Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 13 years old
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You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Lasse et al compiled a massive review of
Trying to come off was exhausting – my mood swings came back with a vengeance
The review, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, is the first ever scientific paper outlining how exactly antipsychotic medication should be reduced in order to minimise both withdrawal effects and the risk of relapse
In patients whose manic episode has responded to olanzapine treatment, olanzapine is indicated for the prevention of recurrence in patients with bipolar disorder
I was tapered off tags every two weeks
In both of these conditions, olanzapine works on the balance of chemical substances in
These findings have implications for the safety of treatment discontinuation and could be used for tailored treatment planning”
The FDA has approved this medication for schizophrenia if the patient is over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder, including mixed or manic episodes