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What Is The Dosage Of Olanzapine And Haloperidol For Schizophrenia?
Question: My name's XXXXXXX and for 17 years i take olanzipana theraphy and doctors have had a diagnosis schizophrenic. In this years more times doctors changed dose and in many situations i have had a recidive. Now i think that don't have scizophrenic symptoms and i take 5 mg for ten days. I have had small symptons for me but for my parents and doctors say that i must to take 25 mg olanzapina and aloperidolo. I stay well but for me this theraphy is dangerous and i don't go in germany for my job because parents and doctors don't want. I'm teacher and now i 'm doing a phd in psycology at Spain University.
Sincerely XXXXXXX
Sincerely XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
better to continue the medicines in lowest possible dose
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.
Schizophrenia is rare (almost 1% prevalence) psychiatric illness but it is one of the severe illnesses. Very few patients can live stable life. If your diagnosis was right and you are settled now, you are very lucky. Though you do not have any symptom at present, it may appear again in absence of medicines. I appreciate that you are doing Phd.
In general olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic and seranace (haloperidol) is a typical anti psychotic medicine and both are used in treatment of schizophrenia. Whenever there is history of 3 episodes of illness or more than 3 years continuous illness better to continue medicines for lifelong to prevent relapse. It is recommended protocol all over the world. Of course dose and quantity of the medicines must be reduced. 2.5 mg olanzapine and 5 mg haloperidol are the lowest possible dose. Later on you can take only olanzapine.
The important side effects of olanzapine are weight gain and glucose tolerance and with 2.5 mg dose it is XXXXXXX likely and these can be prevented with healthy lifestyle.
With medicines you can go to Germany after your doctor's recommendation that you are fit for the same.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
better to continue the medicines in lowest possible dose
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.
Schizophrenia is rare (almost 1% prevalence) psychiatric illness but it is one of the severe illnesses. Very few patients can live stable life. If your diagnosis was right and you are settled now, you are very lucky. Though you do not have any symptom at present, it may appear again in absence of medicines. I appreciate that you are doing Phd.
In general olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic and seranace (haloperidol) is a typical anti psychotic medicine and both are used in treatment of schizophrenia. Whenever there is history of 3 episodes of illness or more than 3 years continuous illness better to continue medicines for lifelong to prevent relapse. It is recommended protocol all over the world. Of course dose and quantity of the medicines must be reduced. 2.5 mg olanzapine and 5 mg haloperidol are the lowest possible dose. Later on you can take only olanzapine.
The important side effects of olanzapine are weight gain and glucose tolerance and with 2.5 mg dose it is XXXXXXX likely and these can be prevented with healthy lifestyle.
With medicines you can go to Germany after your doctor's recommendation that you are fit for the same.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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