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Olanzapine

Olanzapine

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Brands

Zyprexa

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Muscle spasm
Cough
Fever
Tremor
Headache
Increased appetite
Irritation at injection site
Throat pain
Weight gain
Pain
Bruising
Restlessness
Ear ache
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Dizziness
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Abnormal gait
Loss of strength
Vaginal discharge
Low blood pressure on standing
Heart palpitations
Hallucinations
Shaking hands or tremor
Sore throat

Serious

Difficulty swallowing
Low blood pressure

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
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1 review
Bipolar disorder in children
Condition
Morgellons
Condition

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Olanzapine?

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What is zyprexa (olanzapine) used for 10mg?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Can zyprexa (olanzapine) make me irritable?

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Does zyprexa (olanzapine) help with anxiety?

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How much is an zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose?

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What are the therapeutic levels of olanzapine?

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Is it safe to take olanzapine with amphetamine?

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How soon can Zyprexa (olanzapine) cause hunger?

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A 48-year old asked:

Coming off olanzapine how much weight will I lose?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Zyprexa (olanzapine)?

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A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Olanzapine?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is the treatment for zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can you easily overdose and die on zyprexa (olanzapine)?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Its it safe to take zyprexa (olanzapine) on the long term?

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A 46-year old asked:

How long does Zyprexa (olanzapine) stay in the body sysyem?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you tell me the effects of olanzapine on a young adolescent?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is 30mg of zyprexa (olanzapine) considered an overdose for an adult?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Zyprexa, (olanzapine) what is it for and can one buys it off the shelf?

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A member asked:

If my friend takes75mg of zyprexa (olanzapine) velotab in one go can it lead to her death ?

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A 38-year old female asked:

So if I don't eat junk and exercise every day I should not gain weight on zyprexa (olanzapine) ?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Does zyprexa (olanzapine) alone cause difficulty in concentrating and impairment in thinking and judement?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Upon discontinuation, what is the likelihood that / how quickly should I expect to lose the 20 lbs gained while taking olanzapine/zyprexa?

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A 49-year old male asked:

I take Zyprexa (olanzapine) to slow racing, repetitive thoughts. Tried to stop the medication but suffered relapse each time. Similar drugs I might take ?

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A 36-year old asked:

What're the effects of olanzapine (zyprexa) on a person's mind?

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A 31-year old asked:

Does taking zyprexa (olanzapine) affect the score you can achieve on an IQ test?

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A 46-year old asked:

Need expert help here. What are the benefits and side effects of zyprexa (olanzapine)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Is there any knowledge of nearly passing out when standing up rapidly as a side affect of zyprexa (olanzapine)?

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A 29-year old asked:

I gained 50 lbs in 6 months from Zyprexa (olanzapine) and now coming off it I'm never hungry and nauseous- is this normal?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I have a dissociative disorder and my psych is trying to take me off olanzapine but it's worsening my symptoms, what can be done?

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A 25-year old male asked:

If I stop taking routine zyprexa (olanzapine) well I experience anxiety or insomnia? what could I expect if I stop medication. I do not think I will become schizop

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