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Ooz Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ooz 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 Ooz 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 Ooz Products
Frequently asked questions about Ooz Products
Frequently asked questions about Olanzapine
Q. Can Ooz Tablet be used for anxiety?
The treatment of anxiety with Ooz Tablet is not an approved indication. Ooz 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.
Q. Is Ooz Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Ooz 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. Ooz Tablet 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 Ooz Tablet to kick in?
Ooz 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 Ooz Tablet is not helping you.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Ooz Tablet?
Ooz 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.
Q. Can Ooz Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Ooz Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy and should only be given if benefits outweigh the risk. Using Ooz 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Ooz Tablet if I am better?
You should not stop taking Ooz 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.
Q. Does smoking or alcohol interfere with working of Ooz Tablet?
Yes, smoking interferes with working of Ooz Tablet causing an increase in its metabolism. One should avoid alcohol while taking Ooz 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.