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Zyprexa
Uses:
Zyprexa is used for the treatment of certain mental disorders.
How to Take:
Take as directed, usually once a day by mouth. Stand up slowly, especially
when starting this medication, to avoid dizziness.
Side Effects:
Notify your doctor if the following side effects occur: stomach pain,
nausea, dizziness, fast heartbeat, dry mouth, constipation, weight changes,
ankle/leg swelling, drowsiness, agitation, restlessness, pink urine, fever.
Unlikely but possible: confusion, sweating, muscle stiffness, facial or
body muscle twitching, lip or tongue movements, tremor, weakness, rash,
itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin, trouble breathing, weakness on
one side of your body, vision changes, headache, frequent or painful urination,
thirst, painful or prolonged erection in men, difficulty swallowing. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any diseases
or medical problems, especially liver or heart disease, low blood pressure,
breast cancer, stroke, diabetes, seizures (any neurological problems),
prostate problems, narrow angle glaucoma, intestinal disease, phenylketonuria,
and of any allergies you may have. Caution is advised to avoid overheating
and also excessive body water loss by very strenuous exercise, or exposure
to extreme heat. Alcohol use may add to the dizziness and drowsiness effect
of Zyprexa. Use with caution in the elderly. Zyprexa should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with
your doctor. It is not known if Zyprexa is excreted into human milk. Caution
is advised regarding breast-feeding; consult your doctor.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription drugs you take,
especially medicine for sleep, antidepressants, tranquilizers (such as
diazepam), narcotic pain medicines, Parkinson's disease or seizure medicines,
high blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, omeprazole or rifampin. Do
not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness
and slurred speech.
Notes:
Obtain regular eye exams as part of your regular health care, and to check
for any unlikely, but possible, eye problems.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the
time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C)
away from moisture and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom.
NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the
use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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