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Olagress is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. Olagress also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Olagress is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Olagress as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Olagress normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Olagress's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Olagress has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Olagress related warnings section.
Olagress can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olagress in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Some other conditions that can be affected by Olagress are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Olagress with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olagress is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olagress is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olagress is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olagress safe for pregnant women?
Olagress may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Olagress, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Olagress safe during breastfeeding?
Olagress should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olagress on the Kidneys?
Using Olagress does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Olagress on the Liver?
Olagress is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Olagress on the Heart?
Olagress may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Olagress should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olagress unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olagress habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Olagress is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Olagress, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olagress can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Olagress only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Olagress can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olagress
When consumed with certain foods, Olagress may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olagress
Taking alcohol with Olagress can be dangerous.
Yes, Olagress is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Olagress and celexa (citalopram) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with celexa then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Take Olagress as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
No, Olagress does not cause diabetes but it might increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus after long-term use in higher doses because this drug may increase the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels before starting and during the treatment.
Olagress contains olanzapine which is presumed to work by affecting the concentration of some chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin neurotransmitter) in the brain which helps in improving thoughts, stabilizing mood, and behavior.
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