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?!