Olanzapine is a medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of olanzapine, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Olanzapine side effects can include insomnia, weight gain, and drowsiness. This eMedTV page covers these and other side effects that may occur with olanzapine, including serious side effects to report to your doctor (such as a high fever).
What is olanzapine used for? As this eMedTV article explains, olanzapine is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This page also discusses off-label olanzapine uses, including the treatment of other behavior problems.
For patients with bipolar disorder, the recommended starting olanzapine dosage is 10 mg to 15 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of olanzapine dosing, and also includes information on when and how to take the drug.
Floxin and Cipro are among the drugs that can potentially interact with olanzapine. This eMedTV article describes how drug interactions with olanzapine can cause unwanted side effects or perhaps decrease the effectiveness of olanzapine.
Taking olanzapine can cause difficulty swallowing or increase the risk of seizures in some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with olanzapine, including the safety of taking olanzapine while nursing or pregnant.
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