Why Are Olanzapine And Fluoxetine Tablets Prescribed?

Brief Answer:
Schizophrenia and Depression

Detailed Answer:
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Olazapine and fluoxetine tablets are prescribed mostly in cases of Schizophrenia and Depression

Olanzapine is prescribed for
1. Schizophrenia
2. Mood Disorders

The Side Effects are:
1. asthenia,
2. dizziness,
3. drowsiness,
4. extrapyramidal reaction,
5. hyperkinesia,
6. akinesia,
7. cogwheel rigidity,
8. drug-induced parkinson's disease,
9. dyspepsia,
10. mask-like face
11. xerostomia.

Fluoxetine is prescribed for
1. Depression
2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3. Panic disorder
4. Bulimia nervosa
5. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The Side Effects are:

1. anxiety,
2. asthenia,
3. diarrhea,
4. drowsiness,
5. dyspepsia,
6. insomnia,
7. nausea,
8. nervousness,
9. tremor,
10. headache,
11. anorexia,
12. decreased libido,
13. xerostomia,
14. decreased appetite

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Brief Answer:
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