Olanzapine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zyprexa
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits
, to allow for changes in your dose and help reduce any side
effects.
This medicine 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 this medicine.
Olanzapine may cause drowsiness, trouble in thinking, trouble in controlling
movements, or trouble in seeing clearly. Make sure you
know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do
other jobs that require you to be alert, well-coordinated, or able to think
or see well.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting
up slowly may help. If this problem continues or gets worse, check with your
doctor.
This medicine may make it more difficult for your body to cool itself down.
Use care not to become overheated during exercise or
hot weather
since overheating may result in heat stroke.
Olanzapine may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless
gum or candy, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute.
However, if your mouth feels dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical
doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance
of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
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