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Im worried about my father his 58 and he has been taking anti-psychotic for headache for 1 month and a half, it was zeprexa 5 mg. im worried about the brain shrinkage effect. will it occur to him or he will be alright. and thank you doc.
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What brain shrinkage: effect are you referring to? Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication used in severe cases of psychosis and has nothing to do with brain size or volume. Consult with treating physician.
Answered 8/6/2017
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