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Olanzapine
Zyprexa®; Zydis® Logo
Brand name(s): Zyprexa®; Zydis®
How should this medicine be used?
Olanzapine comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take olanzapine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
To take the orally disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it in your mouth. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with saliva. No water is needed to swallow disintegrating tablets.
Olanzapine helps treat schizophrenia but does not cure it. Continue to take olanzapine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking olanzapine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Last Revised: 01/01/2005
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olanzapine 2.5mg
hello i have just joined today, i have a 16 year old son, who has major depressive disorder,and probable autism. the doctors want to put him on olanzapine. does any one have bad or good experiences on this drug.?? any info would be good.
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Olanzapine/Zyprexa
What exactly are the potential side effects of this drug? I have noticed involuntary muscle twitching. Is it permanent damage?
Thanks.
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Olanzapine/Zyprexa
WHOA let me tell you a HORRIBLE experience.
I was put on Olanzapine/Zyprexa and within 72 hours I was at the ER for muscle spasms and extreme swelling.
My doctor told me he had other patients with the same effects and was taking them off it immediatly.
I'd use it with caution - seek another first is my opinion.
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Risperdal
I took risperidone for 2 years as an anti-psychotic. It made me put on about 1 and a half stone, made me very tired and didn't help my symptoms fully. Next I tried: Olanzapine, chlorpromazine, stellazine, melloril and finally the one that worked - clozaril! Hurray!!
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Should I go onto Risperidone??
Hi, I'm Ana from Romania and within my work i had contacts with Risperidone, with doctors who administrate it and studies regarding Risperidone and many other substances. Unlike olanzapine for example which works in the same way, studies demonstrated and also doctors said that you don't gain weight taking Risperidone. I thought maybe this information can help.
All best to you
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