fluoxetine/olanzapine (Symbyax)
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Introduction
Combination of olanzapine (Zyprexa) & fluoxetine (Prozac)
Indications
Dosage
QHS dosing
Tabs: olanzapine/fluoxetine 6/25, 6/50, 12/25, 12/50 mg
Adverse effects
- does NOT seem to increase risk of mania
- may cause drowsiness
- see olanzapine & fluoxetine
Mechanism of action
- see olanzapine & fluoxetine
Notes
Priced about the same as Zyprexa
More general terms
Components
References
- ↑ New Drug: Symbyax (Olanzapine/Fluoxetine) Prescriber's Letter 11(2):10 2004 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=200207&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Safety Data on Zyprexa (Olanzapine) and Symbyax (Olanzapine and Fluoxetine): Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Prescriber's Letter 11(4):20 2004 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=200406&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com