Question 1

may i take olanzapine and lorazepam with melatonin at night?

Accepted Answer

Check with doctor: who is treating you, before adding any over the counter medication or dietary supplement.  The doctor who is treating you and prescribing for you should be the one you ask.

Question 2

can you combine olanzapine and ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes , however you do not give any info about dose, frequency of dosing, and other health parameters. See your dr. Do not do it yourself!

Question 3

can you take olanzapine, paxil, (paroxetine) and lorazepan all together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you must...: The three medications work in radically different ways in the nervous system, using different receptor pathways.  As always, when using a combination of drugs, poly pharmacy, better be a very good reason for do it.  The side effects multiply with the number of medications used.

Question 4

i take olanzepine 5mg and lorazepam 2 mg at bedtime, may i reduce the lorazepam to 1 mg and add melatonin instead?

Accepted Answer

No: Lorazepam is a controlled substance. Any changes in the way you take your medicine should be agreeable with your physician who should be informed before you make any changes.

Question 5

please describe the medication: olanzapine?

Accepted Answer

Zyprexa (olanzapine): An atypical antipsychotic approved by fda for tx of schizophrenia & bipolar disorders. It is structurally similar to Clozapine but classified as thienobenzodiazepine. It is manufactured by eli lilly co. May cause involuntary movements, akathisia, fatigue, red eyes, dry mouth, anhedonia, dizziness, weight gain, seizures, metabolic changes such as diabetes.

Question 6

what is zyprexa (olanzapine) used for 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Approved uses our schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Off label uses are for the stabilization of certain types of personality disorders, intermittent explosive disorder, and sometimes as an appetite stimulant in severe forms of anorexia nervosa. It can occasionally be prescribed for autistic spectrum disorders and an augmentation strategy for intractable depressive disorders when all else has failed.Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Question 7

what are the therapeutic levels of olanzapine?

Accepted Answer

20-40 ng/ml: Is cited, however Olanzapine blood levels are not routinely done in clinical practice as it does not have a widely accepted therapeutic level. On label dosing is up to 20 mgs daily, but dosing is frequently higher and there have been studies in treatment resistant schizophrenia using 50 mg daily.

Question 8

what is a replacement to olanzapine?

Accepted Answer

Many but: While Olanzapine has a lot of side effects, it might be uniquely beneficial for some patients and switching may risk relapse of symptoms.  As it is a very calming med, I have used saphris, (asenapine) seroquel and Loxapine to replace Olanzapine successfully,  but every patient is unque and should carefully consider risks and benefits of any change.

Question 9

side effects of zyprexa (olanzapine)?

Accepted Answer

Zyprexa (olanzapine) side effects: Like other antipsychotic meds, zypr can cause weight gain, elevated triglycerides, cholesterol and fasting blood sugar.  Some liver strain could show up as incr in liver enzyme numbers. It can cause tight, twitchy or restless muslces, called eps and akathesia, relieved by side effect meds like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or cogent in. Higher doses: tired or sedated, so take at bedtime. Rare: drop in blood cell count.

Question 10

does zyprexa (olanzapine) help with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Nope. It can be sedating at high dose, though.

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