A 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia, stabilised on olanzapine 10mg daily for the past year, complains of significant weight gain and has recently...

Question

A 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia, stabilised on olanzapine 10mg daily for the past year, complains of significant weight gain and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following side effects is most strongly associated with olanzapine?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome

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Agranulocytosis

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Prolonged QTc interval

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Akathisia

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Hyperprolactinaemia

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia

A 45-year-old patient with schizophrenia, stabilised on olanzapine 10mg daily for the past year, complains of significant weight gain and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following side effects is most strongly associated with olanzapine?