A healthcare provider may prescribe Zyprexa to treat bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zyprexa, noting in particular its uses, general dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects.
Common Zyprexa side effects can include weight gain, drowsiness, and a dry mouth, among other things. This eMedTV resource covers these and other side effects that may occur while taking Zyprexa, including serious side effects to report to your doctor.
Up to 22.2 percent of adults experience weight gain as a side effect of Zyprexa. This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if weight gain occurs while taking this drug (such as eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and other heart-healthy foods).
As this eMedTV article explains, some people who take Zyprexa may experience impotence or a decreased sex drive, among other Zyprexa sexual side effects. If you experience any sexual side effects during treatment with Zyprexa, let your doctor know.
As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, in clinical trials, up to 1 percent of people taking Zyprexa developed diabetes. This article discusses how this drug may increase your risk of diabetes and what you can do to prevent this.
In clinical trials, up to 12 percent of patients taking Zyprexa experienced insomnia. This eMedTV page lists some of the things you can do if you're taking Zyprexa and insomnia becomes a problem, such as napping no later than 3 p.m.
It's hard to tell for sure if there is a relationship between the use of Zyprexa and hair loss. But as this eMedTV resource explains, if you experience hair loss while taking Zyprexa, you should let your healthcare provider know.
In previous clinical studies, up to 32 percent of people taking Zyprexa reported dry mouth as a side effect. This eMedTV segment lists some things you can do if you're on Zyprexa and dry mouth occurs (such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often).
Zyprexa is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV page highlights these and other Zyprexa uses, including off-label uses such as the treatment of behavioral problems in elderly people with dementia.
When treating schizophrenia in adults, the recommended starting Zyprexa dosage is 5 mg to 10 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of dosing guidelines for this medication and includes information on when and how to take it.
Taking drugs like alcohol or Floxin along with Zyprexa can cause, or increase your risk of, side effects. This eMedTV article discusses a number of other drugs that can potentially interact with Zyprexa (such as ketoconazole and mexiletine).
Zyprexa can increase the risk of seizures in some people. This eMedTV article discusses other Zyprexa warnings and precautions, such as possible drug interactions and the safety of taking Zyprexa while pregnant or nursing.
Zyprexa is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides detailed information about Zyprexa and pregnancy, including what to do if you become pregnant while taking Zyprexa.
Zyprexa passes through breast milk. Therefore, as this eMedTV page explains, the drug's manufacturer recommends avoiding Zyprexa while breastfeeding. This resource offers an in-depth look at Zyprexa and breastfeeding.
The patent for Zyprexa (olanzapine) has expired, and generic versions are now available. This eMedTV selection takes an in-depth look at these generic versions, with information on how they compare to the brand-name drug.
As this eMedTV article explains, in order to reduce your risk of experiencing Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may wean you off the medication slowly. A list of symptoms a person may experience is also provided.
Symptoms of an overdose with Zyprexa can include convulsions, cardiac arrest, and coma, among other things. This eMedTV resource discusses other effects of an overdose and describes some of the treatment options that are available.
Alcohol may increase the risk of Zyprexa side effects (such as drowsiness). This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about alcohol and Zyprexa, explaining why it is generally recommended that you avoid alcohol while taking this drug.
Zyprexa alternatives can include therapy and other medications (such as Haldol or lithium). This page on the eMedTV Web site lists a number of alternatives to Zyprexa and describes situations in which they may be considered.
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