Zyprexa
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Zyprexa?
Generic Name: olanzapine
Other Brand Names:
olanzapine, Zyprexa Zydis
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the
brain.
Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and
bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Olanzapine is sometimes used together with another medication called fluoxetine (Prozac,
Sarafem). This combination is also used to treat depression after at least 2 other medications have
been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Olanzapine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on Zyprexa (978)
discontinuing medication - Mental Health Expert Forum
- Nov 12, 2009Why do my meds make my skin crawl? - Neurology Community
- Oct 29, 2009
I have had schyzophrenia for aprox 18 years or longer. I have been taking zyprexa since 19...
zyprexa slowdown - Depression Community
- Sep 07, 200931 DAYS OF ZYPREXA - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Jul 20, 2009HOW DO I WEAN MY SON OFF ZYPREXA - Depression Community
- May 10, 2009zyprexa side effects anyone? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- Mar 04, 2009
What dosage of Zeldox would be equivalent to a 10 mg. dosage of Zyprexa if one were switchi...
My son, 21, has been on Zyprexa for 6 months after presenting with a psychotic episode. Hi...
Journals about Zyprexa(2)
1st day on zyprexa that i feel ok
feel very sore all over and grogy,feel like not taking again.
