Zyprexa WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Zyprexa and compiled helpful research notes below.
Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic, most commonly prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.1 It may also be used together with lithium or valproate to treat manic episodes. Alcohol should be avoided while on this medication.2
Fast Facts:
- Dosing for schizophrenia is 5-10 mg. per day, for bipolar disorder it is 10-15 mg. per day.3
- Common side effects may include dry mouth, dizziness, weight gain, headache, and weakness.4
- Zyprexa may increase the amount of sugar in your blood.5
There's more WisdomCard content below this ad.
Advertisement
5 Great Resources on Zyprexa
- Zyprexa.com: Zyprexa Official Site
- Wikipedia: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- RxList: Zyprexa Drug Description
- MedlinePlus: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Mayo Clinic: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
What is Zyprexa?
- US. Food and Drug Administration: What is Zyprexa?-Patient Information Sheet
- MedicineNet: Zyprexa
- Kathi's Mental Health Review: What is Zyprexa?
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Zyprexa Consumer Information
- eMedTV: What Is Zyprexa?
What Are The Uses for Zyprexa?
- Mayo Clinic: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Proper Use
- HealthyPlace: Zyprexa Indications and Usage
- First DataBank (via HealthCentral): Zyprexa Oral Uses
- eMedTV: Zyprexa Uses
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Zyprexa Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Zyprexa?
- RxList: Zyprexa Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- Zyprexa.com: Zyprexa Side Effects
- Drugs.com: Zyprexa Drug Interactions
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Zyprexa Side Effects
- eMedTV: Zyprexa Drug Interactions
What are the Alternatives to Zyprexa?
- OrganizedWisdom: Perphenazine
- OrganizedWisdom: Clozapine
- OrganizedWisdom: Aripiprazole
- OrganizedWisdom:Risperidone
- OrganizedWisdom: Thioridazine
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Zyprexa
- SpangleMonkey: A Bit About My Drugs
- RuinRat: Zyprexa
- BeyondDichotomy: Zyprexa
- Out of Our Mind's Closet: Meds
Clinical Trials for Zyprexa
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Zyprexa Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials of Zyprexa
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Zyprexa
- PTSDForum: How Important is a Diagnosis?
- DepressionForums: Zyprexa Dosage, How Much & How Did It Work
- MedHelp: Zyprexa Withdrawal
- MyTherapy: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Topix: Does Anyone Actually Like Zyprexa?
- Depression-Guide: Depression Related Medication and Treatment
Controversy and Lawsuits about Zyprexa
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: Zyprexa linked with Diabetes
- Food and Drug Admistration: 2004 Safety Alert: Zyprexa (olanzapine)
- Sott.net: Zyprexa Injury Clock Keeps Ticking Away
- LawyersandSettlements: Eli Lilly Putting Zyprexa Patients At Risk of Suicide
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Zyprexa
- JAMA: Zyprexa Articles
- PubMedCentral: Articles on Zyprexa
- Google Scholar: Zyprexa Recent Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ MedlinePlus: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- ↑ US. Food and Drug Administration: What is Zyprexa?-Patient Information Sheet
- ↑ MedicineNet: Zyprexa
- ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Zyprexa Side Effects
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Chris Miller - Claimed on 7/21/2009 - Submitted for review on 12/17/2008
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey - Claimed on 12/29/2008 - Submitted for physician review on 12/5/2007
- Last update: Jul. 21, 2009 (122.97 days ago)
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic. In addition to filtering out spam and bad links, WisdomCards highlight tips and warnings, such as:
- Guide Favorite
- Guide Warning
- Scroll down to reach relevant content
- Video
- In Memoriam
Help improve this WisdomCard by suggesting great links.
Advertisement
Are You Depressed?
1. Have you been feeling blue, or "down in the dumps"?
About WisdomCard
Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Ziprexa, Zyprexxa, Ziprexxia
- Last update: Jul. 21, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
