Symbyax WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Symbyax
Symbyax is a combination of two drugs, olanzapine (an antipsychotic drug) and fluoxetine (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI). Doctors prescribe it to treat a certain type of mood disorder (depression associated with bipolar disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).1
Fast Facts:
- Symbyax can help with insomnia, improve mood, concentration, and decrease anxiety.2
- Side effects most commonly reported are diarrhea, weight gain, and drowsiness.
- Symbyax is best taken in the evening.3
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Jul. 30, 2009
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