Question 1

How do olanzapine and quetiapine differ in treating my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

What are the potential side effects of each medication?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

How will the trial help me if I decide to participate?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

What happens if I experience side effects during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

Can I continue my current treatment while participating in this study?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

How will my progress be monitored during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Comparison of Continuing Olanzapine to Switching to Quetiapine in Overweight or Obese Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder clinical trial (NCT00090012). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about