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Originally posted by BlackCrayon
"zyprexa, Olanzapine is used to treat psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.
Drug therapy is integral to the management of acute psychotic episodes and accompanying violent behavior in patients with schizophrenia and generally is required for long-term stabilization to improve symptoms between episodes and to minimize the risk of recurrent acute episodes. Antipsychotic agents are the principal class of drugs used for the management of all phases of schizophrenia and generally are effective in allsubtypes of the disorder and subgroups of patients. Patient response and tolerance to antipsychotic agents such as zyprexa are variable, and patients who do not respond to or tolerate one drug often may be successfully treated with an agent from a different class or with a different adverse effect profile.
Zyprexa may add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any CNS depressants while you are taking zyprexa"
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Yes and it clearly states here it causes weight gain:
Tips for Managing Weight
Weight gain is a potential side effect for many psychotropic therapies on the market today. Some people who have taken a new psychotropic medication for several weeks have reported weight gain. If you are concerned about the risk of gaining weight, talk with your doctor about changes you can make in your activities or eating habits to help you manage your weight.
Here are a few things you should know:
It is very important to stay on the medication plan established by your doctor.
Weight gain can be linked to increased appetite, so it is important to be aware of how much you are eating.
If you start to gain weight, talk to your doctor about ways you can manage it.