Scientists have said that it could be caused by several factors. Olanzapine is an antipsychotic drug that is prescribed for the treatment of psychological disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Some of the other symptoms of schizophrenia are depression, mania, and different various other mental health abnormalities. Since Olanzapine helps with schizophrenia symptoms, I felt it would be wise to briefly review the link if any between cannabis and schizophrenia.
First of all, there is no conclusive link that cannabis causes schizophrenia or other permanent psychological ailments. However, there are have been studies that cannabinoid use can either worsen schizophrenia or bring it on quicker. Per WebMD , cannabis is the most commonly used drug among schizophrenic patients. If you were to jump to conclusions, you might conclude that marijuana caused schizophrenia.
However, this would be jumping the gun as schizophrenics may smoke cannabis as a form of self-medication. WebMD even admits this is plausible. They also claim that self-medicating is unlikely the sole reason for the link between schizophrenia and weed. As I stated, I am not a Doctor.
Cannabis is federally a class one , controlled substance, which means there have been few studies concerning the medicinal uses for cannabis. As a result, it is hard to know whether or not cannabis use caused schizophrenia or if it helped reduce the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia.
It essentially a chicken or the egg argument. The studies linking schizophrenia and cannabis are inconclusive. Please note, I am not saying that there is not a link. I am saying that the link has not been proven, as there have not been any clinical studies on this subject. Can I smoke while taking olanzapine? Stacy Wiegman, PharmD. Olanzapine Zyprexa is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It is used to control symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, unusual thinking and strange or unpredictable behavior and emotions.
It is also used to control depression and mania in people with bipolar disorder manic depressive disorder. For olanzapine to be effective you need a steady concentration circulating in the blood, which is influenced by age and gender and state of health.
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.
Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. If you already have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.
Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. This drug may also cause significant weight gain and a rise in your blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels, especially in teenagers. These effects, along with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. See also Notes section. Olanzapine may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia.
In some cases, this condition may be permanent. This medication may increase a certain natural substance prolactin made by your body. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.
This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS. Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at Before taking olanzapine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.
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