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Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Fluoxetine + Olanzapine. It is best to stop taking Fluoxetine + Olanzapine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Fluoxetine + Olanzapine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Fluoxetine + Olanzapine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine on the Kidneys?
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine on the Liver?
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine on the heart have been reported.
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluoxetine + Olanzapine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluoxetine + Olanzapine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Fluoxetine + Olanzapine
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Fluoxetine + Olanzapine to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluoxetine + Olanzapine
Taking alcohol with Fluoxetine + Olanzapine can be dangerous.
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
No, it is not recommended that Fluoxetine + Olanzapine should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
No, Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Yes, Fluoxetine + Olanzapine can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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