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Side Effects of Olanzapine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Metabolic side-effects Olanzapine intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking olanzapine can present with episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for these signs and any consistently elevated blood sugar readings, to be reported to your physician. Central nervous system side-effects [...]

Side Effects of Olanzapine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Olanzapine carries the risk of elevating cholesterol levels. Individuals with history of hyperlipidemia, plaque formation, and myocardial infarction, must be cautious with intake of olanzapine, with regular labs drawn for evaluation of blood lipid levels. Individuals can present with compromised exercise tolerance, increasing shortness of breath, and episodes of chest pain. Olanzapine also may aggravate some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to [...]

Side Effects of Olanzapine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Gastrointestinal side effects Olanzapine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of olanzapine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Olanzapine can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic [...]

Side Effects of Olanzapine -1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Olanzapine as follows: Musculoskeletal side effects Olanzapine intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity, especially in individuals with history of the same Olanzapine intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking olanzapine can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, muscle rigidity, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Severe cases can present with [...]

How to Use Olanzapine

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take olanzapine as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of olanzapine needed to [...]