anyone ever taking Zyprexa its a med??? ( Archived) (9)

What´s it a treatment for?

If you have any concerns about it I could ask my friends who are doctors.

Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to work by changing the actions of certain chemicals in the brain.

Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Zyprexa is sometimes used together with another medication called fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem). This combination is also used to treat depression after at least two other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Zyprexa may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.



Never used it.....have you.....if so hope your feeling much better....

Pedro, sersiously, If you want to chat with me you're very welcome. I've 12years heavy drug addiction and many years treatments for mental disorders behind me incl. stays in mental wards in various countrys. I'm 9 years completely clean and free of any kind of medication.

Thank you. Didn't meant to put myself in the spotlight just wanted Pedro to know that I do know a big deal about Zyprexa co. and disorders through personal experience. I'm an educated/certificated Pharmacy helper besides others and I didn't mention that as I don't feel that would help him.

Thanks for all the laughs I've had so far reading your comments!

I don't know how much 5 stones are - I've had put on 25 Kg
Hope it's ok if I send you soon a mail with my experiences and just in case you don't know it yet, there are some great forums available for patients, friends and families.