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   What is olanzapine used for?

   • Addictive Behaviors Reports (15). Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults and adolescents aged 13 and older with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.

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   Can olanzapine be used for schizophrenia?

   • See all... See more... Olanzapine is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medication. The FDA has approved this medication for schizophrenia if the patient is over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder, including mixed or manic episodes.

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   How does olanzapine work?

   • Olanzapine may work by blocking certain receptors in the brain, notably dopamine and serotonin, although the exact way it works in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder is unknown. Olanzapine was FDA approved on September 30, 1996, under the brand name Zyprexa. Generic olanzapine is available.

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   Can olanzapine be used to treat depression?

   • It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers).

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults and adolescents aged 13 and older with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder. For bipolar I disorder, it may be used: alone for manic or mixed episodes, or in combination with lithium or valproate; with fluoxetine for depressive episodes in people aged 10 and older.

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   OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health condit...

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   Take this medication by mouth. Swallow it with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your care team. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each new prescription and refi...

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   If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

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   Do not take this medication with any of the following: 1. Dronedarone 2. Cisapride 3. Metoclopramide 4. Pimozide 5. Thioridazine This medication may also interact with the following: 1. Alcohol 2. Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold 3. Atropine 4. Carbamazepine 5. Certain medications for anxiety or sleep 6. Certain medications for bladder p...

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   Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not stop taking except on your care team's advice. You may develop a severe reaction. Your care team will tell you how much medication to take. This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happe...

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   Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: 1. Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat 2. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision 3. High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregu...

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   Keep out of the reach of children. Store at controlled room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date. NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doct...

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   Aug 16, 2021 · Olanzapine oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar I disorder. It comes as a regular tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet. It’s available in...

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   Reviews (111) Uses. This medication is used to treat certain mental/ mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder ). It may also be used in combination with other medication to...

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   Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions) in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older.

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   Olanzapine, sold under the brand name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. For schizophrenia, it can be used for both new-onset disease and long-term maintenance. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.

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   Aug 28, 2023 · Olanzapine is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medication. The FDA has approved this medication for schizophrenia if the patient is over the age of 13 and bipolar disorder, including mixed or manic episodes.