Question 1

what is zyprexa (olanzapine) used for 10mg?

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Several things: Approved uses our schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Off label uses are for the stabilization of certain types of personality disorders, intermittent explosive disorder, and sometimes as an appetite stimulant in severe forms of anorexia nervosa. It can occasionally be prescribed for autistic spectrum disorders and an augmentation strategy for intractable depressive disorders when all else has failed.Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Question 2

does zyprexa (olanzapine) treat depression?

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Maybe: Zyprexa (olanzapine) is FDA approved for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  It is used as an adjunct medication with people with unipolar depression.

Question 3

can zyprexa (olanzapine) make me irritable?

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Yes: Zyprexa (olanzapine) may cause restlessness (akathisia),  involuntary movements (tardive dyskinesia and irritability in addition to that it may cause fatigue, apnea, dry mouth, red eye, mydriasis, dizziness, sedation, insomnia, constipation, urinary retention, orthostatic hypotension, heart failure, heart attack, or stroke, weight gain and increased appetite.

Question 4

will latuda or zyprexa cause more akathisia?

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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 5

does zyprexa increase the half life of citalopram?

Accepted Answer

No: Using OLANZapine together with citalopram can increase the risk of a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases. No information suggests it increases the half life.

Question 6

can zyprexa (olanzapine) be use solely for insomnia?

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Zyprexa (olanzapine): Not good idea due to side effects of excess sedation, weight gain, tremors, other involuntary movements after long term use or upon stopping the med.

Question 7

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%.

Question 8

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 9

what're the effects of olanzapine (zyprexa) on a person's mind?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually an individuals thoughts will be more clear on zyprexa (olanzapine) assuming it is being effective in addressing the condition it is being prescribed to treat. Initially for some the medication can cause sedation, but this is usually transient. It should not damage the mind, if this is the concern.

Question 10

is zyprexa (olanzapine) (olanazipine) safe during pregnancy pls?

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Risk versus benefit: We use zyprexa (olanzapine) in pregnancy, when the risks outweigh the benefits.  It is a category c medication, which is what many medications that we use in pregnancy are.  There are no known negative fetal effects but the data is limited.  Often when patients need psychiatric medications outside of pregnancy, it is important to continue them in pregnancy, as it is a time that otherwise many deteriorate.

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