5 htp vs. Olanzapine: side effect and effectiveness comparison - a phase IV clinical study
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of 5 htp and Olanzapine. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 117,513 people who take 5 htp and Olanzapine, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
117,513 people who take 5 htp and Olanzapine are studied.
What is 5 htp?
5 htp has active ingredients of 5 - htp. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 248 5 htp users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Olanzapine?
Olanzapine has active ingredients of olanzapine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 55,461 Olanzapine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of reports submitted per year:

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Olanzapine (olanzapine)
- 5 Htp (5 - htp)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
5 Htp:
- not at all: 8.38 %
- somewhat: 27.54 %
- moderate: 40.72 %
- high: 14.37 %
- very high: 8.98 %
Olanzapine:
- not at all: 7.28 %
- somewhat: 24.8 %
- moderate: 33.86 %
- high: 23.62 %
- very high: 10.43 %
Want to compare 5 htp with Olanzapine?
Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+).How to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- 5 htp (87 reports)
- Olanzapine (54,861 reports)
Common Olanzapine side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 4,209 reports
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2,324 reports
- Weight increased: 2,317 reports
- Drowsiness: 2,274 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,059 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 1,925 reports
Browse all side effects of Olanzapine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on 5 - htp and olanzapine (the active ingredients of 5 htp and Olanzapine, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 600+ medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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