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Common uses

This medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) is a thienobenzodiazepine used to treat certain mental disorders.

Before using

Some medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine)s or medical conditions may interact with this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine). Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) that you are taking. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are also taking tramadol, haloperidol, or HIV protease inhibitors. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease, seizures, breast cancer, liver conditions, difficulty swallowing (especially in patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine).

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) provided by your doctor. This medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. If you miss a dose of this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Store this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

Possible side effects

Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, and restlessness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience inability to move eyes; muscle spasms of face, neck, or back; difficulty swallowing; mask-like face; tremors of hands; restlessness; tension in legs; shuffling walk or stiff arms or legs; puffing of cheeks; lip smacking or puckering; twitching or twisting movements; weakness of arms or legs; or prolonged or painful erection. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, increased urination, or vision changes.

This medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) may cause dizziness. Using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) alone, with other medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine)s, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine)s cause dizziness. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase dizziness. To prevent dizziness or fainting, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness or weakness. Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since risk of heatstroke may be increased.

This medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) may increase your risk of developing diabetes, or increase blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause serious problems if left untreated. Contact your doctor for more information. Before you begin taking any new medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine), either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine).

Diabetics: this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine).

Cautions

Do not take this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Do not stop using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) without first checking with your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine). Laboratory and/or medical tests, such as fasting blood sugar levels, may be done to monitor your progress or to check for side effects.

An allergic reaction to this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

If you take too much

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast/irregular heartbeat, agitation, severe drowsiness, difficulty speaking or slurred speech, muscle stiffness, and unconsciousness.

Additional information

Do not share this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) for other health conditions. Keep this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) out of the reach of children. If using this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) from doing its job. Some medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine)s or medical conditions may interact with this medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine). Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine (Zyprexa - Olanzapine) that you are taking.

Precautions

1 Inform the doctor if you have any allergies especially the ones to medications.
2 Do not exceed the doses yourself. Do not stop taking it yourself suddenly either as the doctor may advise you to decrease the dosage step by step.
3 Do not take the medicine for more than 2 months unless your doctor tells you so.
4 Tell the doctor if you ever had:
Breast cancer
Alzheimer’s disease
Any heart/swallowing/kidney/liver/prostate problems
Convulsions/epilepsy
Glaucoma
Any history of diabetes in your family
Any cases when you had to stop taking a medicine because of side effects
Smoking
5 The medicine may increase blood sugar that’s why diabetes tend to develop especially in people having schizophrenia
6 The doctor should know if you are taking any medicines at the moment including vitamins, supplements, etc. Consult with your doctor before you take any medicine together with Zyprexa. As additional supervision may be needed, be sure you mentioned:
Antidepressants
Tramadol
Tranquilizers
Haloperidol
Acetaminophen
Omeprazole
HIV protease inhibitors
Medicines for mental illness, Parkinson’s disease, convulsions, hypertension, urinary problems, motion sickness, blood pressure
Ropinirole
Antihistamines
Ofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Sedatives
Carbamazepine
Levodopa
Methtrexate
Dopamine agonists
Pergolide
Levofloxacin
Nicotinic Acid
Cimetidine
Norfloxacin
Isoniazid
Ipratropium
Iron products
Ticlopidine
Gatifloxacin
Sleeping pills
Statins
Cabergoline
7 Discuss with your doctor the possibility to eat grapefruit and drink its juice during the treatment.
8 Do not do anything that may be life-threatening until you know how you body reacts to the medicine.
9 Make sure the specialists know about the medicine you are taking before having any kind of surgery.
10 The medicine may start working only in a month after you start using it, the doctor may advise you to take it for longer.
11 Avoid drinking alcohol beverages during the treatment as well as heat, fever, dehydration and intensive physical jerks may aggravate side effects.
12 Zyprexa is not used to treat behavioral problems of elder people suffering from dementia.
13 Inform the doctor if you’re pregnant or you’re waiting for a baby.
14 Zyprexa can not be used during lactation period as it passes into milk.
15 Do not share your medicine with anyone else.