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Does zyprexa (olanzapine) cause one to be cold or does zyprexa (olanzapine) withdrawal cause a drop in body temperature?

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

No, it does not.: Taking zyprexa (olanzapine) neither make anyone feel cold nor it's withdrawal leads to a drop in body temperature. Zyprexa (olanzapine) may effect temperature regulation center or thermostat of brain, located in the hypothalamus of brain. This usually leads to sweating and feeling warmer. Sensitivity of exposure to sunlight increases.These people should use sunscreen ; avoid prolonged sunlight and heat exposure.Thx.

Answered 7/13/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa: Per Drugs.com - Zyprexa can be associated with chills in about 0.1% to 1%. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/olanzapine-side-effects.html

Answered 7/6/2020

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