Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on olanzapine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with olanzapine. Also, if you have been taking olanzapine for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of olanzapine intake, when you are being started on [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]