What is Olanzapine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: OlanzapineBrand:
Olanzapine is a member of a class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. It may be used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression.
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How do members experience Olanzapine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 3,254 | 162 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 308 | 37 | |
| Schizophrenia | 161 | 38 | |
| Psychosis disorder | 87 | 28 | |
| Anorexia nervosa | 33 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 108 | |
| Lethargy | 17 | |
| Sedation | 16 | |
| Fatigue | 13 | |
| Drowsiness | 9 | |
| Sleepiness | 9 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 124 | |
| Moderate | 87 | |
| Mild | 61 | |
| None | 65 |
Member evaluations
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Aug 07, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for auditory hallucinations: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
rudicollis
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for mania: Major
- Side effects: None
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