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Can you get brain damage from zyprexa (olanzapine)?
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Yes: The can be serious side-effects that can rarely occur with zyprexa (olanzapine) including stroke, seizures and dementia.
Answered 12/31/2022
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Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa (olanzapine) can cause a number of short term abnormalities of brain fuction. Serious effects, though uncommon include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, stroke, seizures and tardive dyskinesia.
Answered 12/28/2019
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