Just want to know if can be prescribed for anxiety issues or used in replace or related to the Xanax family?
Olanzapine - Do they prescribe this medication for people with anxiety? And is it related to Xanax?
Question posted by denavicars on 3 May 2021
Last updated on 3 May 2021
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WildcatVet
3 May 2021
Hi, denavicars!
As masso said olanzepine is technically prescribed for schizophrenia and Bipolar disorders but in clinical trials it has shown some efficacy in treating anxiety and insomnia. It's not approved for this but is sometimes prescribed off-label in addition to an antidepressant/anxiolytic like Lexapro, Zoloft, Effexor, etc.
masso
3 May 2021
Yes, Wildcat is correct off-label use is prescribed for other ailments.
kevinb1953
3 May 2021
Personally, my humble opinion, id get a second opinion before adding another drug like that to your system.
Best regards
masso
3 May 2021
No, Olanzapine is used to treat Schizophrenia an Bipolar Disorder, it belongs to the drug class of atypical antipsychotics.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/olanzapine.html
Xanax belongs to the drug class of benzodiazepines.
https://www.drugs.com/xanax.html
They are not related.
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