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Zyprexa

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Zyprexa is a serotonin-dopamine receptor blocker which is a kind of atypical anti-psychotic drug (drug for psychosis, psychiatric drug).

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Generic Drug

Olanzapine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Low blood pressure
Difficulty swallowing

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
Schizophrenia
Condition
Acute schizophrenia
Condition

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