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drug_recall zyprexaAnti-psychotic medications, like Zyprexa, are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They are powerful drugs, warranting careful consideration before undergoing treatment, especially if other medications are also involved. Zyprexa - and other anti-psychotic medications - can produce a number of unwanted effects when taken in conjunction with other drugs.
All medications should be reported to a physician before beginning a prescription to Zyprexa. Over-the-counter medications and vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements may result an unsafe interaction with Zyprexa and should be mentioned as well.
It is possible to be allergic to Zyprexa; a physician should be advised of any allergies to olanzapine (the drug''s pharmaceutical name) or any other medications.
Alcohol use should be considered when undergoing treatment with Zyprexa. The extent of alcohol consumption may interfere with treatment or cause adverse reactions to the medication. In a reciprocally negative interaction, Zyprexa may increase the intoxicating effects of alcohol on the body, and alcohol may increase the drowsiness that is often a side effect of Zyprexa.
Similarly, interactions between Zyprexa and other central nervous system depressants, such as antihistamines, antidepressants, barbiturates, some sleeping medications, tranquilizers, pain relievers and narcotics, may also add to the effect of these drugs on the body.
On the contrary, cigarette smoking may reduce the efficacy of Zyprexa. All tobacco products are likely to have a negative interaction with Zyprexa.
It is also possible for Zyprexa to interact poorly with anti-hypertensive medications, given to treat high blood pressure. Zyprexa may interfere with anticonvulsants, taken for epilepsy, and drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson''s disease. Specific interactions to be concerned about include carbamazepine (Tegretol), omeprazole (Prilosec) and rifampin (Rifadin).
On March 6, 2008, the State of Alaska provided its opening arguments in a lawsuit against the maker of the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa.
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