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May 06, 2014, 03:35 PM
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I am on a pill treatment consisting of olanzapine + fluoxetine, and my psychiatrist told me the treatment lasts up to 12 weeks. I'm starting week 2 and so far it's making me really tired and drowsy. It keeps me in bed the whole day. I did some research and the problem is the drug called olanzapine, an anti-psychotic, it makes people extremely tired, both mentally and physically.
Can there be another alternative to the drug, one that doesn't cause such tiredness? If so what is it called? I am going to ask this to my psych. too but I would like to know beforehand so I can suggest it to him. Thanks. |
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May 07, 2014, 10:33 AM
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What are you taking the fluoxetine/olanzapine combo for? If you provide that information, it will be easier to suggest alternatives.
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May 07, 2014, 02:02 PM
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Age? Gender? Diagnosis? Some history? would be very helpful. then people who are in or have been in similar situations can comment.
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May 07, 2014, 02:19 PM
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did I read that correct 12 week treatment ??????????
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