Uses of Fluoxetine+Olanzapine

The combination of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is used to treat depression associated with bipolar disorder. 

Therapeutic Category

Fluoxetine: Antidepressants

Olanzapine: Antipsychotics

How Fluoxetine+Olanzapine works

Fluoxetine + Olanzapine works by regulating the release and uptake of certain chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) within the brain that affects thoughts, emotions, body movements, and behaviour. As a result, it improves your ability to think, controls your emotions and stabilizes your mental health.

Common side effects of Fluoxetine+Olanzapine

• weight gain
• high blood sugar levels
• high blood cholesterol levels
• sleep problems
• headache, nausea, vomiting
• diarrhoea, increased hunger
• constipation, dry mouth
• tiredness, sleepiness, abnormal dreams
• dizziness while standing up
• abnormal breast growth and milk production in men and women
• joint pain, fever, chills
• restlessness, tremor, abnormal body movements
• swelling of body parts
• sexual dysfunction, decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction
• changes in taste
• blurred vision
• skin rash, itching, excessive sweating
• passing urine more frequently
• unexplained vaginal bleeding 

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• suicidal thoughts and behaviour
• increased sweating, faster breathing, muscle stiffness, drowsiness or sleepiness
• signs of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (such as fever, fast heartbeat, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, increased muscle enzymes)
• fits (seizures)
• signs of serotonin syndrome (feeling agitated, hallucinations, confusion, loss of consciousness, fast heartbeat, feeling dizzy, increased sweating, flushing, tremors, stiff muscles, or muscle twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or seizures)
• feeling restless, urge to move, increased irritation
• prolonged or painful erections
• increased signs of bleeding or bruising
• signs of heart problems (such as fast or irregular heart rate, fainting, dizziness upon standing)
• signs of blood clot (swelling, pain, and redness in the le or chest pain and difficulty in breathing)

Health Tips for Fluoxetine+Olanzapine

• Take Fluoxetine + Olanzapine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed or skip doses without consulting your healthcare provider
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fluoxetine + Olanzapine as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier
• Both Fluoxetine + Olanzapine can cause drowsiness and impair your coordination and judgment. Therefore, do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected
• Before taking Fluoxetine + Olanzapine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or have any liver, kidney or heart problems, parkinsonism, diabetes, bleeding disorders or any other mental health problems as a precaution
• Fluoxetine + Olanzapine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary