Zyprexa

Uses of Zyprexa 

For people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Zyprexa is the best medicine to use. It is a form of antipsychotic medication suitable for adults and children age 13 years old and above. You can purchase this medicine under the generic name Olanzapine. 

Zyprexa Precautions and Warnings 

To ensure that the medicine is good for you, make sure that you tell your physician first if you have the following: 

• Hypertension or high blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Liver disease
• High cholesterol
• Stroke
• Breast cancer
• Seizures
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Diabetes
• Enlarged prostate
• Glaucoma

If you are hypersensitive to this medicine, as well as its ingredients, you are not allowed to consume Zyprexa. 

Zyprexa Spray Dosage 

The initial dose for treating schizophrenia: 

• 5 to 10 mg of Zyprexa to be consumed once per day. It must be taken orally with or without food.
• If the maintenance dosage is necessary, your doctor will likely prescribe you a new prescription and set of instructions to follow.

The initial dose for treating bipolar disorder: 

• 10 to 15 mg of Zyprexa to be consumed once per day. It must be taken orally with or without food.
• If the maintenance dosage is necessary, your physician will likely give out a new prescription, as well as a new list of directions to use and follow.

Zyprexa Side Effects    

Similar to other medications, Zyprexa also has a set of adverse reactions. These includes: 

Common Side Effects of Zyprexa 

• Weight gain
• Increased appetite
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Slurred speech
• Numbness
• Dryness of mouth
• Stomach pain
• Constipation 

Severe Side Effects of Zyprexa 

• Trouble swallowing
• Swollen hands and feet
• Confusion
• Mouth sores
• Skin sores
• Sore throat
• Trouble breathing
• Urination problems
• Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)
• Weight loss
• Blurry vision
• Irregular heartbeat