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FACTS ABOUT ZYPREXA (OLANZAPINE)
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Olanzapine, Brand name: Zyprexa
Class of drug called atypical antipsychotics.
Zyprexa is FDA approved to treat and manage symptoms of:
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia, over the age of 13
Possible side effects of Zyprexa:
- dizziness
- restlessness
- unusual behavior
- depression
- difficulty falling or staying asleep
- weakness
- difficulty walking
- constipation
- weight gain
- dry mouth
- pain in arms, legs, back or joints
- breast enlargement or discharge
- late or missed menstrual periods
- decreased sexual activity
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately:
- seizures
- changes in vision
- swelling in the arms, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs
- unusual, uncontrollable movements of your face or body
- falling
- sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection
- very stiff muscles
- excess sweating
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- rash that may occur with fever, swollen, glands, or swelling of the face
- skin redness or peeling
Studies have shown that older adults with dementia who take antipsychotics such as olanzapine have an increased change of death during treatment.
Olanzapine is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of behavior disorders in older adults with dementia.
- Know Olanzapine may help control your symptoms, but it will not cure your condition.
- Realize alcohol and cigarette smoking may change Olanzapine
- Be Aware of eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking Olanzapine
Nikki's Story:
Journey through Zyprexa
By the summer of 2013 when I was prescribed Zyprexa, my physical and mental health was deteriorating.
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Sources used:
- National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health (nih.gov), accessed November 21, 2023
- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, accessed November 21, 2023.
- Accessdata FDA, accessed November 21, 2023
- WebMd, accessed November 21, 2023
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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