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Poor Mental Health. Using Olepra Medication, Weight Gain, Irregular Periods. Side Effects Of Medication?
Hi Doctor ; My wife is a 38 years old lady.She is using tablet Olepra 2.5 mg ( Olanzapine ) for the last about three years being psycho patient ( Illusion ). There are certain negative side effects of this medicine like gaining weight and stoppage / irregularity in menses (periods).Can you please advice regarding solution of said side effects. Is there any other latest medicine for this disease having no such negative side effects.
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Yes, olanzapine has side effects of weight gain and menstrual problems due to hyperprolactinemia. But there are newer drugs like Aripiprazole which can be used in this case. So, don't worry and consult your psychiatrist for alternative options.
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welcome to health care magic
Yes, olanzapine has side effects of weight gain and menstrual problems due to hyperprolactinemia. But there are newer drugs like Aripiprazole which can be used in this case. So, don't worry and consult your psychiatrist for alternative options.
Good Luck
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Weight gain and irregular periods could be side effects of Olanzapine. If these side effects are causing significant problems, then other anti-psychotic medication can be considered. There are other medication which do not have these particular side effects, but this treatment decision has to be taken after carefully weighing the benefits and risks due to the medication. So, please discuss further options with her psychiatrist. Regular exercise and diet control are also important to be followed, especially when on anti-psychotic medication.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Weight gain and irregular periods could be side effects of Olanzapine. If these side effects are causing significant problems, then other anti-psychotic medication can be considered. There are other medication which do not have these particular side effects, but this treatment decision has to be taken after carefully weighing the benefits and risks due to the medication. So, please discuss further options with her psychiatrist. Regular exercise and diet control are also important to be followed, especially when on anti-psychotic medication.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hi,
You are right about the side effects of OLANZAPINE. It is an atypical antipsychotic. It have some side effects most common is - WEIGHT GAIN.
However now a days several newer drugs like ARIPRIPAZOLE, QUETIAPINE, RISPERIDONE, ZOTEPINE is available. Side effects are very less with this.
Please consult your psychiatrist and change the drug according to the need.
You are right about the side effects of OLANZAPINE. It is an atypical antipsychotic. It have some side effects most common is - WEIGHT GAIN.
However now a days several newer drugs like ARIPRIPAZOLE, QUETIAPINE, RISPERIDONE, ZOTEPINE is available. Side effects are very less with this.
Please consult your psychiatrist and change the drug according to the need.
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