Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine carries the risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Diabetics must maintain a log of everyday blood sugar readings, to allow for an easy follow-up on the pattern of blood sugars and observe compliance with any measures prescribed for blood sugar control, such as, anti-diabetic medications, physical exercise, and dietary recommendations. Closely [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Periodical labs could be ordered, while taking olanzapine, to evaluate the white blood cell count, blood sugar control, lipid levels, and levels of prolactin hormone, for safe therapeutic dose of olanzapine. Observe compliance with any lab draws ordered. Olanzapine takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine must be cautiously used in individuals with history of seizure disorder, as olanzapine intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity. During olanzapine intake, report any incidents of seizure to your physician immediately, so that, an alternative plan of care could be considered. Observe compliance with anti-seizure medications prescribed, if any. During olanzapine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Olanzapine must be cautiously used or avoided in individuals with history of blood cell disorder, especially of low white blood cell count. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be exercised while taking Olanzapine as follows: Olanzapine use, especially on empty stomach, 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 intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, [...]