ZYPREXA® (Olanzapine)       Back to main page

ZYPREXA® (Olanzapine)

treatment of schizophrenia, for maintenance of treatment response in schizophrenia, and for treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar I disorder in patients displaying a manic or mixed episode. The scientific name for ZYPREXA is olanzapine.

ZYPREXA belongs to a large category of medication that affect the mind, called psychotropics. Antipsychotic medicines are psychotropic medications that treat the symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. ZYPREXA is a newer kind of antipsychotic medication known as an atypical antipsychotic.

ZYPREXA is believed to work by balancing the chemicals naturally found in the brain. ZYPREXA may help relieve your symptoms so you feel better. As your symptoms improve, you will be better able to start getting your life back on track.

But are the side effects worth it?!