Olanzapine and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Olanzapine (olanzapine), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Olanzapine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 68,588 people who have side effects when taking Olanzapine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Olanzapine?

Olanzapine has active ingredients of olanzapine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 69,242 Olanzapine users. Check the latest studies of Olanzapine.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 660 drugs and 1,202 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jul, 07, 2026

68,588 people reported to have side effects when taking Olanzapine.
Among them, 65 people (0.09%) have Cachexia.

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Olanzapine when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Olanzapine? *

female: 43.55 %
male: 56.45 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Olanzapine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Olanzapine? *

Acetaminophen: 18 people, 27.69%
Bisoprolol Fumarate: 17 people, 26.15%
Fluoxetine: 14 people, 21.54%
Clozaril: 9 people, 13.85%
Abilify: 8 people, 12.31%
Mirtazapine: 8 people, 12.31%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 5 people, 7.69%
Lamictal: 5 people, 7.69%
Zopiclone: 5 people, 7.69%
Haldol: 4 people, 6.15%

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 27 people, 41.54%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 25 people, 38.46%
Fall: 23 people, 35.38%
Weight Decreased: 22 people, 33.85%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 21 people, 32.31%
Weakness: 20 people, 30.77%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 19 people, 29.23%
Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions): 16 people, 24.62%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 16 people, 24.62%
Depressed Mood: 16 people, 24.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 11 people, 16.92%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 15.38%
Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome (a condition that causes people to make repeated, quick movements or sounds that they cannot control): 10 people, 15.38%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 7 people, 10.77%
Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 6 people, 9.23%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.62%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 2 people, 3.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 3.08%
Anorexia Nervosa (psychological disorder-eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 1 person, 1.54%
Conversion Disorder (neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits without a definable organic cause): 1 person, 1.54%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Og?odek E, Szota A, Araszkiewicz A, "Olanzapine-induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome after 10 years of treatment", Aust NZJ Psychiatry, 2013 Oct .
Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Og?odek E, Szota A, Araszkiewicz A, "Olanzapine-induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome after 10 years of treatment", Aust NZJ Psychiatry, 2013 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olanzapine (the active ingredients of Olanzapine) and Olanzapine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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