Olanzapine and fluoxetine is a prescription drug approved to treat depression due to bipolar disorder. This eMedTV resource discusses the uses of the medication in more detail, including how it works and possible side effects.
Weight gain and drowsiness are among the common olanzapine and fluoxetine side effects. This eMedTV segment also lists less common side effects seen with the medication, as well as those that may require prompt medical attention.
What is olanzapine and fluoxetine used for? As this eMedTV page explains, the medication is used primarily to treat adults who suffer from depression due to bipolar disorder. This page also covers the drug's use in children and off-label uses.
For people with bipolar disorder, olanzapine and fluoxetine dosing usually starts at 6/25 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page also describes the factors that may determine your dosage and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
This eMedTV segment explains that alcohol and aspirin are among the drugs that can cause drug interactions with olanzapine and fluoxetine. This page lists other drugs that may cause interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
Some people taking olanzapine and fluoxetine may develop seizures or have bleeding in the stomach. This eMedTV article offers other precautions and warnings with olanzapine and fluoxetine, and explains those who should not take the medication.
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