Oliza 15 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.
Oliza 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Oliza 15 Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Oliza 15 Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Oliza 15 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Oliza Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oliza
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Tremors
How to use Oliza Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oliza 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Oliza Tablet works
Oliza 15 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oliza 15 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oliza 15 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oliza 15 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oliza 15 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oliza 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oliza 15 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oliza 15 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Oliza Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Oliza 15 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Oliza 15 Tablet works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
It is less likely to cause heart and movement problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Oliza 15 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not stop taking Oliza 15 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienobenzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Atypical Antipsychotics
Patient concerns
I don't like the other's talk and in house become angry when my children shouting. I find angryness in my nature. When any dispute with others i don't forgot for 2-3 day and thoughts continuing during sleep. So When i get up in morning i find distribute my self. Please guide
Can oliza5mg and prodep 10 mg will be taken together After taking prodep with oliza from 30days i feel ghabrahat,abnormal dreams ,before taking prodep. i have no such problem . Previously i am taking oliza 5 one in night
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Prodep is activating drug and should be taken in morning. take Oliza at bedtime .
As diagnosed, i am suffering with bipolar mood disorder since 15 years. i am taking divaa od 1 gram and oliza 5 mg. i am continued to weight gain so i want to left oliza and also replace divaa od. so i need your advice.
Dr. Venkatraju Kalidindi
Psychiatry
Dear 1mg user, medicines gives quick relief and has side effects too so consult your doctor and see how to reduce dose and control totally, later you can take counselling that really helps you. Pay Rs 99 and call me on my phone www.dontfeel.com for counselling
I want know are meltolan 2.5 and metoz 2.5 have same salts because chemiste have me metoz instead of meltolan and I am not feeling well please help me to recover I am feeling nervous and irritated after taken metoz instead of meltolan and my taste is very bad now my ear also feeling some kind of sensation
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Meltolan is olanzapine. Check if the salt in Metoz is same. Sometimes the additives in pills are u pleasant, in which case, take the formulation that suits you. Other accepted formulations are Oleanz, Oliza, Olimelt
Dr I am suffering from frightness from 4 years. Taking treatment at nashik give me paroxetine 25 to 40 oliza 2.5 provanol forte 0.5 from 3 years. For 2 years it works but then problem again take place. Then I changed the treatment to pune give me escitalopram 20 10mg day time&10mg night oliza 2.5 from 5 months again it works but now again problem of frightness take place. What should I do now I am so confused? Tell me right way please.
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Based on your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.
Suffering from Depression and Mania, what should be done
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.
The treatment of anxiety with Oliza 15 Tablet is not an approved indication. Oliza 15 Tablet has been studied for treatment of anxiety disorders but the results have not been very convincing. However, it can be used along with anxiolytics in anxiety disorders for better results.
Is Oliza 15 Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Oliza 15 Tablet is not a sleeping pill. It belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class of medicines. It is used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Oliza 15 Tablet also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
How long does it take for Oliza 15 Tablet to kick in?
Oliza 15 Tablet may start showing initial improvement within 1-2 week of starting. However, for full benefits it may take about 4-6 weeks. You should continue taking it and consult your doctor in case you feel that Oliza 15 Tablet is not helping you.
What is the most important information that I should know about Oliza 15 Tablet?
Oliza 15 Tablet can cause serious side effects which include increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis). It is important to know that it may increase blood sugar levels in diabetics and also in patients who never had diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause weight gain and high fat levels in the blood which is more common in teenagers.
Can Oliza 15 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Oliza 15 Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Oliza 15 Tablet during last 3 months of pregnancy may cause unwanted symptoms in the unborn baby. These symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
Can I stop taking Oliza 15 Tablet if I am better?
You should not stop taking Oliza 15 Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause unpleasant side effects which include sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea, and vomiting. To avoid such effects, your doctor will reduce the dose gradually before stopping the treatment.
Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Oliza 15 Tablet?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Oliza 15 Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Oliza 15 Tablet since it may cause more drowsiness. However, if you are a smoker then your doctor may increase your dose depending on your response to treatment.
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