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Olanzapine gave me epilepsy, is my doctor to blame? and what can i do about it? i'm so sad and it's so bad

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Olanzapine?: It is very good antipsychotic medication , but as all psych medication it can cause allergic reaction, increase weight, td, nms, metabolic encephalopathy , dm and ...!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Unlikely: Zyprexa (olanzapine) may reduce seizure threshold in some individuals but it is unlikely to cause epilepsy. It is sometimes associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome, diabetes, hyperprolactinemia, and tardive dyskinesia.

Answered 4/14/2019

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