Question 1

how much is an zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

> 20 mg.: For adults zyprexa (olanzapine) is usually not give to adults in a dose greater the 20 mg per day.  However, situations and patients are different.  If you have concerns talk to your doctor.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Not as a one time: Typical doses of zyprexa (olanzapine) are 2.5 to 20 mg a day. A one time dose of 30 mg, without other medication or substances, is not likely to cause too much damage other than severe sleepiness.

Question 3

can zyprexa (olanzapine) cause one to get aggressive and angry or is it supposed to take that away? i feel like the aggressiveness is my body trying to balance bak

Accepted Answer

The akathisia: You described earlier today is what is causing that. Contact psychiatrist as soon as possible and get that under control.

Question 4

what is the treatment for zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treatment for a zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose will vary. If the zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose was recent,  may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." however, once zyprexa (olanzapine) has been absorbed into the body, there is no treatment that can remove it quickly. Therefore, in these cases, treatment involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms.

Question 5

how soon can zyprexa (olanzapine) cause hunger?

Accepted Answer

RAPID: The hunger can happen fairly quickly after you begin zyprexa (olanzapine). Has to do with receptors etc.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

No it is toxic: Some drugs have narrow therapeutic window means we have to worry about toxicity like lithium and other have se like  tegretol and Imipramine  we have to know these are great meds but if pts overdose the chances of death are high. 
Meds are like water fire and knife in good hands they are miracle in bad hands they are death.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: zyprexa (olanzapine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Zyprexa OD: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an antipsychotic medication. Overdose symptoms may include: drowsiness, fast/ irregular heartbeat,  difficulty with speech, agitation or aggressive behavior and decreased level of consciousness to include coma.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

It can: Nervous system side effects have frequently included somnolence, tremor, insomnia, dizziness, speech disorder, abnormal gait, amnesia, paresthesia, apathy, confusion, tremor, akathisia, hypertonia, articulation impairment, incoordination, abnormal dreams, emotional lability, agitation, nervousness, and hostility. Akinesia, alcohol misuse, antisocial reaction, ataxia, CNS stimulation, www.Drugs.Com.

Question 9

will latuda or zyprexa cause more akathisia?

Accepted Answer

Medication Section: Latuda causes akathisia in 6 to 22% of patients. The higher dose you take, the higher risk you have.

Zyprexa causes akathisia in 3 to 27% of patients. Same risk with increased doses.

With similar risk, this may be a more personalized decision for you on which ever one makes you feel better overall. There are also potential treatments for akathisia that you should talk to your doctor about.

Question 10

does zyprexa (olanzapine) cause any photosensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Low incidence: Antipsychotic agents can result i'm photo sensitivity but with low incidence, around 2-3%.

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