What are the side effects of olanzapine?
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What are the side effects of olanzapine?
Olanzapine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance.
- restlessness.
- unusual behavior.
- depression.
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
- weakness.
- difficulty walking.
- constipation.
Is olanzapine hard to get off of?
Once on it, in most cases, it is virtually impossible to get off it. Psychiatrists and other doctors are told that it does not have addictive or withdrawal effects. Once on Zyprexa, most people cannot get off it without major side effects.
Can you take olanzapine for life?
People usually take olanzapine for a long time, to keep their symptoms away. You may get your old symptoms back if you stop olanzapine for a while. You can also get withdrawal effects, including: difficulty sleeping.
Is olanzapine safe for long term use?
Yes, many people take olanzapine for a long time, including for many months or years, without any problems. Olanzapine can increase the amount of sugar in your blood and this can sometimes lead to diabetes. Keeping to a healthy weight can help to prevent this.
Can olanzapine cause brain damage?
Other studies suggest that antipsychotic effects on brain volume may occur rapidly. For example, Vernon and colleagues5 found a significant loss of frontal cortical volume after only 8 weeks in rats given haloperidol or olanzapine.
Is olanzapine bad for your liver?
Hepatotoxicity. Liver test abnormalities have been reported to occur in 10\% to 50\% of patients on long term therapy with olanzapine. These abnormalities are usually mild, asymptomatic and transient, and can reverse even with continuation of medication.
How long does it take olanzapine to get out of your system?
On average, it takes up to seven days for most of the olanzapine to be gone from the body. Before making any changes to your medication, talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks. It is not recommended to stop olanzapine suddenly and without discussing it with your health care provider.
How long does it take to get off olanzapine?
Antipsychotic discontinuation syndrome symptoms generally appear within the first few days after you stop use or significantly reduce use. The symptoms tend to be the most severe around the one-week mark and subside after that.