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Poor mental health. Using olepra medication, weight gain, irregular periods. Side effects of medication?
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Hi Doctor ; My wife is a 38 years old lady.She is using tablet Olepra 2.5 mg ( Olanzapine ) for the last about three years being psycho patient ( Illusion ). There are certain negative side effects of this medicine like gaining weight and stoppage / irregularity in menses (periods).Can you please advice regarding solution of said side effects. Is there any other latest medicine for this disease having no such negative side effects.
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Weight gain and irregular periods could be side effects of Olanzapine. If these side effects are causing significant problems, then other anti-psychotic medication can be considered. There  are other medication which do not have these particular side effects, but this treatment decision has to be taken after carefully weighing the benefits and risks due to the medication. So, please discuss further options with her psychiatrist. Regular exercise and diet control are also important to be followed, especially when on anti-psychotic medication. Wish you all the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist