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Compare HALOPERIDOL (Haloperidol) and OLANZAPINE (Olanzapine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Haloperidol · Typical Antipsychotic
How it works
Typical Antipsychotic agent
Approved for
Olanzapine, Zyprexa, LYBALVI · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of olanzapine, in the listed indications is unclear. However, the efficacy of olanzapine in schizophrenia could be mediated through...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 20 Reddit discussions
HALOPERIDOL
40%
positive
5 threads
OLANZAPINE
40%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
5 Reddit threads analysed for HALOPERIDOL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
39 upvotes
i just have to look at pill bottles every time they appear in movies
hello fellow health professional! I'm currently a dental resident working on a case study for a pharmacology class and i can't find any answer online; some website say it's OK with caution/monitoring, some say it's a big no. My patient takes haloperodol by injection 1x/month for bipolar disord
I was checking out this article http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4101890/ Which deems them equally effective except in the case of contraindications. Paliperidone isnt first line therapy and can be considered second line along with first generation antipsychotics. Also, Invega sustenna i
On "up to date" In the dosing of Haloperidol for Delirium in the intensive care unit. It says "may repeat bolus dose (with sequential doubling of initial bolus dose)" is this sequence arithmetic or geometric. Do I go from 2.5 -->5-->7.5 or 2.5-->5-->10. Please clarify.
So I have a 1985 and 2006 edition, I need a current quote on the topic of drug interaction between Haloperidol and Lithium. I am planning on writing a paper and want to avoid the extra expenses of buying a new text for a couple of lines. Many journal articles discount it, but a couple validate it, b
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15 Reddit threads analysed for OLANZAPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
179 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
My doctor gsve me olanzapine to aid sleep. In the perscription he specifivallly wrotr "to aid sleep". This made me think the medicine could be taken as needed, but no. My nurse found out i had skipped the sleeping pill and put me in the psycgward arguing "laxk of compliance"
Has anyone ever successfully lost their meds weight? I just seem to be getting bigger.
Risperidone made me lactate... yep Latuda made me throw up every single time I took it Olanzapine made me feel like I was drunk Seroquel made me gain 40kg and Lamotrigine gave me the rash
Celebrating weight loss after olanzapine
I couldnt read for almost 10years so maybe even longer. I didn't track the time. I was always a big reader. I finished 700page russian literature in a week. But for some reason I wasn't able to do this anymore. I could barely focus on a few Paragraphs, so I stopped reading. I tried it several times
For the first time in a very very long time I am actually proud of myself. I am now stable on Tegretol, clonidine, and olanzapine. I have a job, I was promoted to manager and even made employee of the month. I can't believe how far I've come. 7 months ago I was homeless and strung out on the streets
8 years stable now on olanzapine, but i sleep 10 hrs each day which is alot for someone who wants to study alot, i switched to abilify 20 days now, everything is good but i have insomnia from olanzapine withdrawal, how much time will it take for me to sleep normal again?
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HALOPERIDOL is a Typical Antipsychotic, while OLANZAPINE belongs to the Atypical Antipsychotic class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
HALOPERIDOL carries 4 FDA warnings. OLANZAPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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