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Possible Interaction: Olanzapine and Folate

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Olanzapine

supplement:

Folate

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

“Theoretical concerns about a relative folate deficiency have prompted some experts to suggest that women planning pregnancy while taking olanzapine should take 5 mg folate rather than the usual 0.5 mg to try and reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities.”

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien • 2004 | View Paper

“Global methylation levels increased after supplementation (4.3%, P<0.0001), with subjects receiving olanzapine or clozapine experiencing greater methylation changes after folate supplementation.”

The effect of folate supplementation and genotype on cardiovascular and epigenetic measures in schizophrenia subjects

npj Schizophrenia • 2015 | View Paper

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