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Why Are Olanzapine And Fluoxetine Tablets Prescribed?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Question: Hii...
What for Olazapine and fluoxetine tablets are prescribed and what are possible side effects?
Thanks and Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Schizophrenia and Depression

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Olazapine and fluoxetine tablets are prescribed mostly in cases of Schizophrenia and Depression

Olanzapine is prescribed for
1. Schizophrenia
2. Mood Disorders

The Side Effects are:
1. asthenia,
2. dizziness,
3. drowsiness,
4. extrapyramidal reaction,
5. hyperkinesia,
6. akinesia,
7. cogwheel rigidity,
8. drug-induced parkinson's disease,
9. dyspepsia,
10. mask-like face
11. xerostomia.

Fluoxetine is prescribed for
1. Depression
2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3. Panic disorder
4. Bulimia nervosa
5. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The Side Effects are:

1. anxiety,
2. asthenia,
3. diarrhea,
4. drowsiness,
5. dyspepsia,
6. insomnia,
7. nausea,
8. nervousness,
9. tremor,
10. headache,
11. anorexia,
12. decreased libido,
13. xerostomia,
14. decreased appetite

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

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Follow up: Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (2 hours later)
Thank you so much Dr. XXXXXXX ...
information did fulfill my need and has been really helpful.
Thanks and Regards,
XXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
All the best

Detailed Answer:
All the best

If you need any clarification then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

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Why Are Olanzapine And Fluoxetine Tablets Prescribed?

Brief Answer: Schizophrenia and Depression Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Olazapine and fluoxetine tablets are prescribed mostly in cases of Schizophrenia and Depression Olanzapine is prescribed for 1. Schizophrenia 2. Mood Disorders The Side Effects are: 1. asthenia, 2. dizziness, 3. drowsiness, 4. extrapyramidal reaction, 5. hyperkinesia, 6. akinesia, 7. cogwheel rigidity, 8. drug-induced parkinson's disease, 9. dyspepsia, 10. mask-like face 11. xerostomia. Fluoxetine is prescribed for 1. Depression 2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 3. Panic disorder 4. Bulimia nervosa 5. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder The Side Effects are: 1. anxiety, 2. asthenia, 3. diarrhea, 4. drowsiness, 5. dyspepsia, 6. insomnia, 7. nausea, 8. nervousness, 9. tremor, 10. headache, 11. anorexia, 12. decreased libido, 13. xerostomia, 14. decreased appetite Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno