Describe The Benefits Of Olanzapines

The education I will provide is that Olanzapine comes in a form of a tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth. This should be taken orally once a day with or without food. Olanzapine should be taken around the same time every day, which has been prescribed to be taken in the night. The direction on your prescription label should be read carefully. You have to ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Olanzapine has to be taken exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The orally disintegrating tablet should not be pushed through the foil. Instead, use your dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. The tablet should be placed straight in your mouth after being removed from the foil. The …show more content…
Consequently, it will not cure the condition. The full benefit of olanzapine may be felt in several weeks or longer. Olanzapine has to be taken continuously even though you are feeling well. It should not be stopped unless there is an instruction from the doctor. If necessary the doctor may decrease the dose slowly. If you forget to take Olanzapine you can take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Thus, continue your regular dosing schedule and skip the missed dose. Remember not to take double dose to make up for a missed one. Olanzapine may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, unusual behaviour, difficulty falling asleep, weakness, dry mouth etc. Call the doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. There could be some serious side effects as well, such as seizures, changes in vision, swelling of arms and legs, excess sweating, very stiff muscles etc. This has to be dealt immediately. It is necessary to keep doctor’s appointment. Do not let anybody else to take your