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Zyprexa Drug Information
Zyprexa is a medicine belonging to the group of atypical antipsychotic drugs. It is indicated for treatment and maintenance of symptoms of several mental conditions such as schizophrenia and manic or mixed outbursts of bipolar I disorder in adults and teenagers (over 13 years old). The generic drug can be used either as a mono therapy or as an adjunctive therapy together with antidepressants or other antipsychotic drugs. The medicament is believed to manipulate the work of neurotransmitters (natural chemicals found in brain) by interfering with their receptors and restoring their balance. Usage of the drug brings to relief of maniac symptoms – make patients feel better, concentrate more easily and experience less hallucination hits.
Zyprexa Dosage Information
Recommended starting dosage of Olanzapine when treating adults is 5 mg or 10 mg taken once a day, aiming to reach a 10 mg daily dose within several days. The initial dosage of cheap Zyprexa used in adolescents is 2.5 mg or 5 mg daily, aiming to get to a daily Zyprexa dose of 10 mg within the next few days. Discount Zyprexa in single dosages of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg can now be found at North Meds.
Side Effects and Precautions for Zyprexa
Some of the mild side effects that might be experienced during treatment with Olanzapine are back pain, legs pain, swelling of breasts, missing menstrual periods in women, headache, weight gain, stomachache or constipation. Patients taking Zyprexa should contact their physician immediately if they experience fever, unexpected numbness, troubles with vision, balance or speaking, very high blood sugar, behavioral problems, stiffness.
Patients who buy Zyprexa should contact their doctor first if they have liver disease, kidney disease, breast cancer, heart problems, diabetes, epilepsy, narrow angle glaucoma, prostate or bowel disorders. The drug should not be used for treatment of patients with dementia as it may lead to heart failure, pneumonia or even death in elderly people. The medicament is not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding as it might be harmful to the baby.
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