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Olanzapine
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Olanzapine?

(oh LAN za peen)

• This medicine is used to treat mania.

• This medicine is used to treat psychosis. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.

• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider. This medicine can increase blood sugar.

• If you have a family history of diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are overweight, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have Parkinson's disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.

• If you have seizures, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other...

 
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