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Zyprexa

Olanzapine

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4.2  Effectiveness
6.4  Side Effects
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Effectiveness of Zyprexa by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zyprexa, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 9.1% 18.2% 45.5% 0% 27.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 8.3% 8.3% 58.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 9.1% 81.8% 9.1% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 90.9% 9.1% 0%
Confidence 9.1% 9.1% 72.7% 0% 9.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills 9.1% 9.1% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Digestion 8.3% 8.3% 83.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 27.3% 27.3% 18.2% 18.2% 9.1%
Energy 9.1% 18.2% 45.5% 27.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 90.9% 9.1% 0%
Memory 0% 9.1% 63.6% 18.2% 9.1%
Mental Clarity 16.7% 8.3% 25% 25% 25%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 36.4% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 90.9% 9.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 8.3% 0% 91.7% 0% 0%
Sleep 8.3% 33.3% 41.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Stress Level 0% 45.5% 45.5% 9.1% 0%
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Commonly Reported Zyprexa Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 75% 0% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Change in Weight 33.3% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 33.3%
Confusion 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Diarrhea 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 0% 10% 10% 0%
Dry Mouth 63.6% 18.2% 18.2% 0% 0%
Fatigue 70% 20% 0% 10% 0%
Headache 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Urination 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Indigestion 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 62.5% 0% 25% 12.5% 0%
Movement Problems 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Tremors 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Zyprexa Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Sex Drive 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Confusion 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Shuffling of Feet 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Problems 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zyprexa
Since taking Zyprexa Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 4.2%
Hospitalization 4.2%
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08 Oct 2014 Since I've been on zyprexa I ruptured a tendon jumping 1 foot down and landing on two feet. I used to do this kind of thing before being on zyprexa and was fine. Also felt depressed on this drug and less able to cope with stress. After stopping taking it still feel some bad effects.
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16 Feb 2011 Great drug, made me feel great but I refuse to use it because how much weight gain it caused, immediate and noticiable.
   —Posted by LKM
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25 Oct 2010 This drug has unappealing side effects, but for those, who like me, who have gone off of it, tried another antipsychotic, only to go back to Zyprexa again, it is a true life saver. Not a perfect drug, but at least I can act normally around people, and most importantly, feel relaxed and at peace in my mind.
   —Posted by Evan
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02 Aug 2009 80 pound weight gain, developed type 2 diabetes in early 2000's and have it permanently. no one paid attemtion to my weight gain or blood sugar increase as i was taking this. the main individual giving this to me even acknowledged to me at the time that he knew it caused weight gain amd a bad craving for sweets but still prescribed it anyway until it was too late on the diabetes. i've since lost all of the 80 pounds i gained while Using Zyprexa, it tool me some time to do it.
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