Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Brand name: Zyprexa
Generic name: Olanzapine, Oliza, Oleanz
Used for: Treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Availability: Brand Zyprexa (Eli Lilly), generic Zyprexa; 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg; Zyprexa Injection 10mg

How Olanzapine Works

Olanzapine is the active ingredient in Zyprexa; Zyprexa is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders as well as those of bipolar disorder. It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Zyprexa belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Schizophrenia may cause symptoms such as hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or sensing things which are not there), unusual suspiciousness, feeling withdrawn, lack of emotions. People with schizophrenia may also feel depressed, anxious or tense. Signs and symptoms of bipolar mania include but are not limited to feeling invincible or all powerful, inflated self-esteem, racing thoughts, easily lose your train of thought, overreaction to what you see or hear, misinterpretation of events, speeded-up activity, talking very quickly, talking too loudly, or talking more than usual, decreased need for sleep, and poor judgment. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

Generic Zyprexa vs Brand Zyprexa

Brand and generic Zyprexa are available with a doctor’s prescription. It is entirely your choice whether you want a brand or generic. Brand Zyprexa and generic Zyprexa are identical in dose, strength, safety, efficacy and its intended use. The biggest difference is that the generic is not manufactured inside an Eli Lilly (brand) facility. Rest assured that Blueskydrugs.com only provides you with highest quality generic drugs from reputable generic manufacturers. If you have any concerns, feel free to contact us.

Olanzapine Possible Side Effects

Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience side effects and they are severe and bothersome. Events of stuttering (disruptive speech) and increased salivation (salivary hypersecretion) were uncommonly reported. Most of the side effect are manageable and may go away on their own.
• A feeling of restlessness;,
• Constipation;
• Dizziness;
• Dry mouth;
• Drowsiness ;
• Decreased blood pressure upon rising from a lying or sitting position;
• Fluid retention;
• Increased appetite;
• New or worsening constipation;
• Weight gain

Olanzapine Guidelines

Do not take Zyprexa if you have had an allergic reaction to Zyprexa or any of the ingredients. Before starting Zyprexa and to get the best possible treatment, be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breast feeding or plan on breast feeding; have had an allergic reaction to any medicine which you have taken previously to treat your current condition; have diabetes or a family history of diabetes; have any heart problems; have a history of stroke or high blood pressure; have risk factors for developing blood clots; are a smoker; have ever had blackouts or seizures; are taking any other medicines (prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines); drink alcoholic beverages or use drugs; exercise vigorously or work in hot or sunny places; have a history of liver problems, hepatitis, or yellowing of the eyes and skin; have prostate problems; have intestinal congestion; have raised pressure within the eye (glaucoma); suffer from lactose intolerance because Zyprexa tablets contain lactose; cannot take phenylalanine because Zyprexa contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. Tell all doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Zyprexa. Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Zyprexa before you start taking any new medicines. A combination of Zyprexa with the following medicines might make you feel drowsy: medicines taken for anxiety or to help you sleep, medicines taken for depression. The effects of alcohol could be made worse while taking Zyprexa. It is recommended that you do not drink alcohol while taking Zyprexa. You should tell your doctor if you are taking fluvoxamine (antidepressant), ketoconazole (antifungal), or ciprofloxacin (antibiotic), as these medicines may lead to higher concentrations of olanzapine in your blood. Only take other medicines while you are on Zyprexa if your doctor tells you that you can. Do not give Zyprexa to anyone else.