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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.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/5/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa: I agree with Dr. Zimmermann. Zyprexa can be used for bipolar spectrum & treatment-resistant unipolar depression.

Answered 7/5/2020

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