Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Olapin Plus is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Olapin Plus strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.  

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Olapin Plus 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. Olapin Plus 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.

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Olapin Plus on your own as this may cause certain withdrawal symptoms like agitation, irritation, mood changes, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is, therefore, suggested that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and remain compliant to the treatment plan.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Olapin Plus is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Olapin Plus at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Olapin Plus may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Olapin Plus.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Olapin Plus may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.