This is so your progress can be checked
uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
Drowsiness (or sleepiness) is one of olanzapine’s most common side effects
olanzapine and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation
5–5 percentage points of D 2 (or cholinergic or histaminergic) occupancy every 6–12 weeks, depending on individual olanzapine
increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
7%) was not significantly different from the other three drug types
4% of those whose Quality of Life was ‘greatly improved’ by the drugs reported withdrawal symptoms, compared to Zyprexa has no habit-forming potential, but it is not recommended that you discontinue use of the drug before talking with your doctor
It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain
I quit Cypralex 3 years ago while on Zyprexa and quit Zyprexa 11 months ago after a 3 months taper
If elect to use olanzapine for extended periods, periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness for the individual patient
Drug-induced dyskinesias have been a concern associated with long-term treatment with neuroleptic drugs since 1964
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As with any medication, it is important to be aware of side effects and other drug interactions