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Can Olanzapine cause blackout episodes when drunk?

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Hello doctor,

Almost two years back, I was diagnosed with psychosis. I improved in two months after taking treatment. I took medicine (Olanzapine) for nearly 9 to 10 months then I stopped taking the medication as I recovered from it completely. I did not consult doctors. Still, my condition is good, and I face no such psychological problems. But I had a blackout episode lately when I was heavily drunk. Should I start taking the same medicine Olanzapine? As I do not want to go to for check-up any more.
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Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Hello,

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Psychosis should not be taken lightly because psychosis is a term that reflects a variety of explanation like it may be schizophrenia, it may be due to depression, may be secondary to alcohol or any other condition, so diagnosis is very important, that your primary doctor knows better. And every diagnosis has a different course of treatment, as for as you alcohol is a concern that blackout means you should be more concern and should be adequately treated. Do not stop it suddenly, and try not to drink heavily. Go to your doctor and tell your history he would help you to deal with the problem and you need to have health check-up and lab investigation for sure. Thank you.

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Published At June 10, 2019
Reviewed At May 10, 2024

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FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Psychiatry

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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