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Olanzapin with dinner
I take olanzapin 7.5 and quetiapine 2.5 for bipolar disorder just after dinner. Is it necessary to take them just after dinner or can I take 1 hour after dinner as well?
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Both medicine cause drowsiness. Better to take before sleeping.
A single medicine can be sufficient for your condition, but needs a detail psychiatric evaluation.
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They both can be taken irrespective of meals. But I don't know why you are two antipsychotics and that too both second generation and both pines? Better regimen for your condition can be thought of.
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Whenever you wish. They are not dessert which should compulsory be taken after food.
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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
You can take 1 hour post dinner, but why both olanzapine and Quetipine?
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Dr. Rupali Mohbe (PhD)
Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi. I appreciate you talking about your concern.
With given limited information, I can suggest you can take 1 hour later but try to be consistent with your time.
Also, you can go for psychotherapy along with medication it going to help you better.
For further information on psychotherapy, you can contact Rupali Mohbe at Practo.
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Maintaining routine is important.
exercise regularly is must and sleep is must for 7-8 hours daily.
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Dr. Pydala Rama Krishna Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Yes take as your wish,but better to take asap , before 8 is perfect
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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Rajkot
You may take 1 hour after dinner no issues ..
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