Generic name:olanzapine (oral) [ oh-LANZ-a-peen ]
Brand names: ZyPREXA, ZyPREXA Zydis
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is Zyprexa?
Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain.
Zyprexa is used to treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 13 years old.
Zyprexa is also used together with fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat episodes of depression in adults and children at least 10 years old who have bipolar I disorder.
Warnings
Zyprexa may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Zyprexa.
Zyprexa is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
You may gain weight or have high cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) while taking this medicine, especially if you are a teenager. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Olanzapine can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking this medicine.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls, fractures, or other injuries. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking Zyprexa.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Zyprexa ...
