Common Questions
Common Questions about olanzapine (Zypreza, Zypraxa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv)?
Is olanzapine a sleeping pill?Olanzapine is not approved to treat insomnia. However, sedation is one of olanzapine’s side effects. So if you take olanzapine at bedtime, it may help you sleep. |
If I don’t have diabetes, can I develop diabetes from taking olanzapine?Yes. People without diabetes can develop diabetes by taking olanzapine or other antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications change the way insulin works in the body. In other words, they make insulin less effective. Antipsychotics also cause diabetes by causing weight gain. |
My olanzapine dose was decreased from 20 mg to 10 mg. I have olanzapine 20 mg tablets. Can I cut the 20 mg tablet in half?Yes. You can cut the regular olanzapine 20 mg tablet in half. You should not cut or crush olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets. You should ask your pharmacist if you have any other questions about pill-splitting |
What is the price of Olanzapine without insurance?Without insurance, Olanzapine can be as high as $150.06 (generic), but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $12.01 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. |
What is the price of Olanzapine with insurance?Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Olanzapine—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins. You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for olanzapine using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. |
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