Ziprexa

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Zyprexa® (olanzapine) is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The medication works by blocking or lessening the effects of several chemicals in the brain. Zyprexa comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day. The drug is also available in tablets that are meant to dissolve rapidly in the mouth. As with any drug, there are possible side effects with Zyprexa. Some of the more common side effects seen with this drug include dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation. Among the conditions that you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Zyprexa are glaucoma, an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), a history of bowel blockage or obstruction, and low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).
 
(To read the full eMedTV article on this drug, click Zyprexa. Among the topics covered in this article are the effects of Zyprexa, general dosing
guidelines, and serious side effects that can potentially occur with the use of Zyprexa.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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