SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Zyprexa

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Zyprexa

Zyprexa has 77 Side Effects total
32 are Life Threatening
17 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Zyprexa

Zyprexa is also known by the generic name Olanzapine

USES:
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar mania). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include feeling less nervous, better concentration, and reduced episodes of hallucinations.

Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used in teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Zyprexa has 32 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue - Tardive Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Diabetic Hyperosmolar Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Diabetes Mellitus Ketoacidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Disorder involving Personality Changes - Personality Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Sense of Well Being - Euphoria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Problem with Periods - Menstrual Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Sunstroke - Heat Stroke is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyprexa

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Zyprexa has 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Disorder involving Personality Changes - Personality Disorders is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Increased Hunger - Increased Appetite is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood - Hyperprolactinemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Lazy Eye - Amblyopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyprexa

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Zyprexa Drug-Drug Interactions

Zyprexa has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Zyprexa has 2 severe interactions with Meridia. Click here to see them

Zyprexa has 2 severe interactions with Sibutramine. Click here to see them

Zyprexa has interactions of serious seriousness with 16 drug(s).

Zyprexa has interactions of moderate seriousness with 33 drug(s).

Zyprexa has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Zyprexa has 40 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zyprexa.

Zyprexa Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Relative Contraindications

Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Heart Failure is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperlipidemia - High Amount of Fats in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Metabolic Syndrome X is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Senile Dementia - Dementia in an Elderly Person is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Symptomatic Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Hyperprolactinemia - Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Zyprexa.

Zyprexa has 22 related brands and strengths:

Olanzapine 10 Mg Im

Olanzapine 10 Mg Tab

Olanzapine 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Olanzapine 15 Mg Tab

Olanzapine 15 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Olanzapine 2.5 Mg Tab

Olanzapine 20 Mg Tab

Olanzapine 20 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Olanzapine 5 Mg Tab

Olanzapine 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Olanzapine 7.5 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 10 Mg Im

Zyprexa 10 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 15 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 2.5 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 20 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 5 Mg Tab

Zyprexa 7.5 Mg Tab

Zyprexa Zydis 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Zyprexa Zydis 15 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Zyprexa Zydis 20 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Zyprexa Zydis 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Zyprexa - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, slowed breathing, or seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.