What are the pros and cons of olanzapine (Zypreza, Zypraxa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv)?
Available as a generic at a lower price
Olanzapine is approved to treat depression that has failed other therapies.
Can be used in teenagers and children as young as ten years old
Orally disintegrating tablets are available for adults and children with problems swallowing.
Clinical trials have shown that schizophrenic patients treated with olanzapine start to show improvements sooner than patients treated with other atypical antipsychotics.
Can cause severe drowsiness and sedation
Compared to other atypical antipsychotics, olanzapine is more likely to cause metabolic changes such as weight gain, high blood sugar, high blood cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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