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2.50
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75% of reviewers
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$12.80
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Thu September 28, 2006
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Zyprexa®
Generic Name: Olanzapine oh-LAN-za-peen
Drug Class: Antipsychotics | | Contents | Description | This medicine is classified as an antipsychotic medication and is used to treat patients that suffer from delusions, hallucinations, unorganized thought and hostility. This medicine may also be prescribed to treat severe behavioral problems in children.
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| | General Information | | This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
| | Proper use of this medicine | Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine should be taken continually, even if you are feeling better. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take more or less of this medicine that prescribed. Do not share this medicine with other people.
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| | Missed Dose | Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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| | Storage | Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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| | Possible Side Effects | - Check with your doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, or unusual muscle weakness.
- This medicine can cause the following side effects:
- contipation
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- headache
- weight gain
- restlessness
- mild thirst
- frequent urination
- drowsiness
- fine hand tremor
- mild nausea
- This medicine may increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Diabetic patients should be cautious of this and regularly check their blood sugar.
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| | Warnings/Precautions | - Several days to weeks may pass before you feel the the full effects of this medicine.
- Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
- Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
- This medicine may reduce sweating. Be careful not to overexert yourself in hot weather.
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| | Overdose | Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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| | Drug Interactions | - Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the following types of medications:
- medications for depression
- Inform your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you are taking any of the following:
- narcotic pain
medication (e.g. codeine) - other medicines that make you drowsy.
- Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products..
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| | Pregnancy/Nursing | Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For women: since this medicine is excreted in human breast milk, you should NOT breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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| | More Information | There may be slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects when this medicine is used in elderly patients with dementia. Talk to your doctor for more information.
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| Copyright 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com | This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.
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On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
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razeljenny
Veteran Member
Registered: May 2006
Posts: 341
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Review Date: Thu July 6, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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cleared my head, immediately calming
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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might be lead tired at any given time on this med if not careful about dosing yourself
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This drug is very good, yet the side effect of tiredness, comes with no warning. It does clear your mind when fustrated. I am bi-polor and it helped me to quit being manic, which was comforting and good. I did gain too much weight from it. It really cleared my mind and I had crisp feeling and self-control, (less impulsive-which I tend to be, when untreated) So besides the weight gain and the tiredness with no warning the drug is effective for my mania. I am now using Morinda Citrafola (works for me but doesn't necessiraly mean it will help others in the same fashion- See alternative treatment section of supportgroup) It helped when I was under stress going crazy with my mate, because I was getting parinoid. I had to cut the 10 mg pills into quarters and use it 4 times a day rather than take it all at once. It was very helpful with my mental health but I think the smalled increments had something to do with it, controlling, thus trying to prevent lead tired spells which I noticed as it's worst side effect. The weight gain was less important, whereas the drug was so good in treating my mental health problem that the benefit far outweighed the harm with this drug. I took this drug in this fashion for 6 or 7 years and it helped me a great deal to have a better life. I recommend it to people that want to move beyound their past and to grow. I think the dosing could be the only question about it.
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monique68
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Registered: September 2006
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Tue September 5, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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helped with auditory hullicinations
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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gained over 50 lbs. increases appetite for carbs
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This drug caused all my weight problems which is just as depressing as the mood.
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Anamitra
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Registered: September 2006
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu September 21, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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able to think clearly, no hallucinations or delusions
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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weight gain, sometimes don't have a period
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Zyprexa made me have a much more normal life than without medication. I was having delusions and spinning in circles, walking in circles, thought I was an angel, and wouldn't eat. This medicine gave me a new life. The only thing is my doctor once lowered the dosage I was taking and I became suicidal, so I had to go back to 5 mg and I feel fine with no voices or hallucinations or anything. Just clear thinking.
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CaraD
Junior Member
Registered: September 2006
Posts: 8
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Review Date: Thu September 28, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: $12.80| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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keeps me focused, allows me to start something and finish it, curbs some intrusive thoughts
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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high blood sugars b/c of it
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It is very expensive so you will need ins. or a free prescription drug plan. Lilly does offer it for free to qualified people. I think it works very well.
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