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Olanzapine and Fluoxetine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking olanzapine and fluoxetine if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Olanzapine and Fluoxetine to learn more, including information on who should not take the medication.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Olanzapine and Fluoxetine?

People who take too much olanzapine and fluoxetine may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Coordination problems
  • Speech problems
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Loss of life.
     
If you happen to overdose on olanzapine and fluoxetine, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Symbyax Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;