Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg combines olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, with fluoxetine, an SSRI antidepressant. It is used for selected mood disorders such as depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder or treatment-resistant depression for this combination. The two medicines target different pathways: olanzapine helps mood stabilization and psychotic or agitation symptoms, while fluoxetine increases serotonin signaling.

How to use

Take Olanzapine 5mg + Fluoxetine 20mg exactly as prescribed, usually once daily. Do not stop suddenly or combine with MAOIs or other serotonergic medicines without review.

How it works

Olanzapine modulates dopamine/serotonin receptors, while fluoxetine inhibits serotonin reuptake to improve mood symptoms.

Common side effects

Possible effects include sleepiness, weight gain, dry mouth, appetite increase, constipation, tremor, insomnia, nausea, and sexual side effects. Serious concerns include metabolic syndrome, suicidality, serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, mania, seizures, and severe allergy.

Important information

Review bipolar history, suicidality, diabetes, lipids, weight, seizures, liver disease, glaucoma, bleeding risk, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol, MAOIs, NSAIDs, anticoagulants, and CYP interactions.