my mother has had a stroke a month ago .she is 83 years old . she was given olimelt by a doctor but later on her neuro physician kept the medicine on hold. what are the sideeffects of the medicine .are there going to be any withdrawal symptoms. my address is YYYY@YYYY
Hello, Aliment (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication prescribed to treat a variety of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorders. Its common side effects include postural hypotension, weight gain, sleepiness, abnormal muscle movements, increase in body fat and cholesterol, Chat Doctor.  If limit is stopped suddenly symptoms like sweating, unable to sleep, tremor, anxiety or nausea and vomiting might occur.  So, its dose should be gradually reduced before stopping the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care