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How Long Can Olanzapine Be Taken?

Sir, my elder brother who is diagnosed suspicious disorder 6 months ago..and treatment was started from that time and after 2 months from that day he had a normal health and Dr still continueing giving treatment to him olanzapine OD from last 2-3 month...sir how many long time it will taking because he gained much and much weight...
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Weight gain is a side effect of olanzapine, and you may take the drug for a longer time. Do not stop the drug on your own and without doctor recommendations. If you have side effects, then discuss these with doctor.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Varinder Joshi
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How Long Can Olanzapine Be Taken?

Hello, Weight gain is a side effect of olanzapine, and you may take the drug for a longer time. Do not stop the drug on your own and without doctor recommendations. If you have side effects, then discuss these with doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi