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How effective is olanzapine (zyprexa) for treating bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa (olanzapine): An atypical antipsychotic approved by fda for tx of schizophrenia & bipolar disorders. It is structurally similar to Clozapine but classified as thienobenzodiazepine. It is manufactured by eli lilly co. May cause involuntary movements, akathisia, fatigue, red eyes, dry mouth, anhedonia, dizziness, weight gain, seizures, metabolic changes such as diabetes.

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Answered 6/19/2015

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