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Olisense Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Olisense are Dizziness, Sleepiness, Weight gain, Increased prolactin level in blood, Constipation, Increased appetite, Weakness, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Increased liver enzymes, Altered blood lipid level, Increased glucose level in blood, Anticholinergic effects, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).
How Olisense Products work
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.
Patient Concerns about Olisense Products
Frequently asked questions about Olisense Products
Frequently asked questions about Olanzapine
Q. Can Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT is not an approved indication. Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. Is Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT a sleeping pill?
No, Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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. Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT also helps with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder). It is a disease that causes episodes of depression, mania, and other abnormal moods.
Q. How long does it take for Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT to kick in?
Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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 Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT is not helping you.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT?
Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. Can Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT be taken during pregnancy?
Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT if I am better?
You should not stop taking Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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.
Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Olisense 2.5mg Tablet DT 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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