Zyprexa Velotab (olanzapine): suitable for vegetarians?

Leung, David; Davies, S.; Wong, Smeeta

doi:10.1192/pb.29.7.275-a

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“…This has major implications for many patients, particularly the followers of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Seventh Day Adventism and the Christian Orthodox Church (Singsit et al, 2000;Leung et al, 2005). There are also over 4 million vegetarians in the UK and the number is ever growing (Food Standards Agency, 2005).…”

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To trust or not to trust? Faith issues in psychopharmacological prescribing

Khokhar¹,

Hameed²,

Ali³

et al. 2008

Psychiatr. bull.

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Aims and MethodTo ascertain attitudes, awareness, knowledge and variations in prescribing habits of psychiatrists when addressing issues of faith, culture and dietary requirements (in keeping with the General Medical Council's and the Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidelines), and how these may affect the trust in doctor–patient relations. We undertook a cross-sectional postal survey aimed at clinicians in South West Yorkshire Mental Health Trust.ResultsWe obtained 38 responses (40% of the total number of questionnaires sent out) from two mailshots. Although the majority of respondents indicated that they were aware of the presence of potentially forbidden animal-derived ingredients in medication, only half expressed the view that a discussion regarding the above should take place prior to prescribing such medication.Clinical ImplicationsDiversity training combined with taking a genuine interest in patients' wishes will not only minimise ‘mistrust’ but also facilitate prescribing in a therapeutic relationship.

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To trust or not to trust? Faith issues in psychopharmacological prescribing

Khokhar¹,

Hameed²,

Ali³

et al. 2008

Psychiatr. bull.

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“…Of these, gelatin is the most commonly and widely used in pharmaceuticals, although stearic acid comes a close second. Concerns about the use of animal products in medications are not limited to those with particular religious beliefs (Singsit 2001; Leung 2005). Individuals with a stated preference to adhere to vegetarian or vegan diets might also prefer to avoid all such medications.…”

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“…Although religious laws do not usually restrict the taking of psychotropic medication, many do forbid consumption of the animal derivatives, particularly gelatin and stearic acid, that many psychotropics contain. This has major implications, for example, for patients who follow Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Seventh Day Adventism (Singsit 2001; Leung 2005). There are also over 4 million vegetarians in the UK and the number is ever growing (Food Standards Agency 2005).…”

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When taking medication may be a sin: dietary requirements and food laws in psychotropic prescribing

Khokhar¹,

Dein²,

Qureshi³

et al. 2015

BJPsych advances

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SummaryReligious laws do not usually forbid the use of psychotropic medication, but many do forbid the consumption of animal-based derivatives of bovine and/or porcine origin (e.g. gelatin and stearic acid) such as are found in many medications. Demonstrating awareness of this, combined with a genuine concern about how it affects the patient, may strengthen the doctor—patient relationship and avoid non-adherence. In this article, we outline dietary requirements of key religions and belief systems that may have a bearing when prescribing medication containing animal-based ingredients. We identify common psychotropics that contain animal-based derivatives and suggest alternative prescribing options and approaches to dealing with sensitive ethical issues.

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Zyprexa Velotab (olanzapine): suitable for vegetarians?

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To trust or not to trust? Faith issues in psychopharmacological prescribing

To trust or not to trust? Faith issues in psychopharmacological prescribing

When taking medication may be a sin: dietary requirements and food laws in psychotropic prescribing

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