Olanzapine

Olanzapine

Psychiatric Prescription only ATC code: N05AH03

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
5–20 mg
1× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Psychosis
  • Bipolar disorder

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Can change body weight
  • Can change appetite
  • Raises blood glucose
  • Causes drowsiness
  • Care when driving
  • Do not combine with alcohol

Markers to watch

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.