Olanzapine is added to the group of neuroleptics (nerve depressants). It is used for the treatment of psychosis, as they occur in the context of schizophrenia or a manic disease (mania).
What is the purpose of this ingredient?
- Block dopamine and serotonin receptors in the central nervous system
- treat psychosis
- Dulling and excitement conditions
- Relieve depression
Relieve symptoms of schizophrenia or mania
This is how Olanzapine works
Below you will learn more about the fields of application and the mode of action of Olanzapine.
Please also read the information on the drug group neuroleptics,
to which the active ingredient Olanzapine belongs.
Application of the active substance Olanzapine
Olanzapine is added to the group of neuroleptics (nerve depressants). It is used for the treatment of psychosis, as they occur in the context of schizophrenia or a manic disease (mania).
The drug is intended to help patients who have lost touch with reality due to central nervous system disease and as a result suffer from major depression, agitation or anxiety disorders.
Olanzapine is mostly given in the form of tablets. If ingestion is not possible, the drug can also be injected into the muscle (intramuscular administration).
For the following application areas of Olanzapin , in-depth information is available:
- psychosis
Mode of action of Olanzapine
Psychoactive drugs (neuroleptics) such as olanzapine block the binding sites (receptors) for the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. This reduces psychotic disorders such as hallucinations and delusions.
As an atypical neuroleptic Olanzapin also occupied binding sites for the neurotransmitter serotonin. This reduces the apathy of the sick, reduces depression, improves memory and improves the ability to concentrate.
Potential Olanzapine side effects may include:
Olanzapine used to treat the following diseases:
Olanzapine for Sleep disorders
Zolpidem: No effect and no side effect. Zopiclone: I got tired after about 30min, could go to bed and sleep right away. The only side effect with me was the bitter taste the next day. Amisulpride: No effect. Fatigue as a side effect. Olanzapine: No effect. Side effect: 3 kilos increased within one week.
Side effects: Increase in weight
Olanzapine for Depression
Shortness of breath, swollen feet, panic attacks
Olanzapine for Anxiety and panic attacks
unrest
Side effects: Unrest
Olanzapine for Anxiety and panic attacks; Psychosis
I took the drug Olanzapine 5mg, because of my psychosis .. already at the first intake I felt mega funny !! Hard to explain, but my psychosis was gone .. that was the only good thing .. After not even 3 days taking in, every night I noticed more and more a back stab, sideways and I had the feeling hardly any air to get more .. reduced to 2,5mg down, but it did not get better but worse !! Had the feeling I get a heart attack !!! I’m to the doctor, ECG Thank God everything is fine, but I have not tolerated this drug … since I set it off I’m fine again, except my psychosis is back! : – / Now I’m trying it with another drug.
Olanzapine for Anxiety and panic attacks
Acts very fast, but I am constantly tired and have increased a lot in a short time.
Side effects: Fatigue; Increase in weight
Olanzapine for Sleep disorders
A very good medi to sleep. Had depression after cannabis and Extasy withdrawal. Zyprexa was better sleep faster, in the morning well out. Tiredness when getting up but good for sleeping. If there’s just too much adrenalin in one, they’ll bring you down. For prolonged take, moderate withdrawal symptoms at weaning.
Side effects: Withdrawal symptoms
Olanzapine for Psychosis
The drug is addictive, I tried to stop it, but my smell went crazy. I vomited for days and I had to fight with fear and panic attacks ..
Side effects: Withdrawal symptoms
Olanzapine for Psychosis
I have already taken olanzapine for 7 years 20 MG and must say that it is the best drug against a psychosis. It works very fast and safe. Side effect was with me a weight gain and listlessness. You have to take this in the purchase if you want to have no more psychosis.
Side effects: Listlessness; Increase in weight
TIRED LUSTLESSNESS WEIGHT INCREASE DRIVE
Side effects: Listlessness; Fatigue; Increase in weight
Olanzapine for Psychosis
Dazed in the morning, quickly exhausted during the day, without atreatment. Strong weight gain (14 kg)
Side effects: Listlessness; Dizziness; Fatigue; Increase in weight
Olanzapine for Psychosis
Drug works well. No side effects
Side effects: No side effects
I am at 2.5 mg olanzapine every evening. this small dose is enough for a restful sleep, sleep is the most important thing. I also read a lot that the sleep improves significantly. When getting up, you have a minimal hangover, but you get away wonderfully with coffee. the drug helps me against my various anxieties, e.g. not being able to sleep and not being able to perform well the next day, it helps me to see impressions more rationally, one is altogether more relaxed. Also, do not pull the daily problems of others so down. All in all, a really good drug and the 2.5 mg so good against fears and problems, it is really great, but I have come for my sensitivity and thin skin, which unfortunately is genetically determined. (this calmness comes only after 7 days)
Side effects: No side effects
Olanzapine for Sleep disorders; Depression; Psychosis
until now there were no side effects
Side effects: No side effects
Very effective against hallucinations, but the following side effects: -headache -extreme fatigue all day -I’m pretty confused -my vocabulary is clearly limited -I’m phlegmatic. -Different body regions fall asleep
Side effects: Headache; Fatigue
Olanzapine for Depression; Psychosis
In the beginning was an increased sensitivity to pain, headaches were bearable, increased blood pressure got beta blocker. I can not attribute it directly to a drug because I got several things.
Side effects: Headache
Olanzapine for Psychosis
I take this drug for hallucinations in combination with antidepressants. It is very well tolerated, it also helps okay. Not quite as good as what I’ve taken before, but the side effects are not that serious.
Side effects: Headache
morning drought
Side effects: Mouth dryness
Olanzapine for Depression
Next to Olanzapine since August 2013 mostly 15 mg then 10 mg now 5 mg Have been around for about 6 weeks constantly thirst and hunger cravings. Feel miserable How should the depression give way? Now there is a suspicion of diabetes insidipus. A rare diabetes that does not mimic diabetes. has to do. But very bad. You have to constantly drink large quantities, which makes a very restrictive and crumbly. Probably a side effect of long-term use in relatively high doses of olanzapine. Also constantly dry mouth. Tried to put the drug in 3 days, because I felt so bad that I took it again.
Side effects: Withdrawal symptoms; Mouth dryness
Olanzapine for Sleep disorders
I have been given Zybrexa in the clinic under the pretext that it was against anxiety disorders and a depressive episode.Als I had to take the leaflet embarrassing because the therapists did not want to give me.Now I know why.As I read the leaflet was there Zybrexa is mainly used in shizophrenic Psychosen.Also see things that no other sees.zB see any animals on the wall, etc Is also everything in Wikipedia drin.Helft even with Hochgefühlen.Nebenwirkungen drowsiness nausea and dry mouth.
Side effects: Mouth dryness; Fatigue
Olanzapine for Psychosis
at first strong fatigue and appetite increase, have increased about 5 kilos, after 2 weeks flattened off the side effects and the effect occurred, has helped me very well against the fear and sleep disorders … sleep on average 11 hours, which I as pleasant feeling … in total, it has completely blown away the psychosis … unfortunately it helps me against the trigger (social phobia) not enough, which is why I will still resort to antidepressants
Side effects: Appetite increase; Fatigue