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Zyprexa Withdrawal

There is no evidence to date that Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms are a significant source of concern regarding this atypical anti-psychotic prescription drug. Zyprexa was approved for use in the United States in 1996 to treat the adverse symptoms associated with schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. The only Zyprexa withdrawal symptom that is noticeable with discontinuation of this medication is the return of the adverse psychological symptoms this drug is used to treat.

Schizophrenia is a psychological condition which can cause a person to become delusional, hallucinate, suffer from confused thoughts, and display violent or aggressive behavior. Clinical trials have shown that Zyprexa can be successful in treating these symptoms. One such study revealed that schizophrenic patients taking Zyprexa for more than one year were significantly less likely to exhibit violent or aggressive behaviors. It is possible for these symptoms to resurface if a patient discontinues treatment and suffers from Zyprexa withdrawal.

Zyprexa withdrawal is more likely to be injurious to patients if they abruptly discontinue their treatment. For this reason, it is very important for patients taking Zyprexa to speak with their doctor before making any changes to their treatment. A doctor will be able to recommend a plan that will ensure patient safety and potentially mitigate any possible risk of a Zyprexa withdrawal.

While Zyprexa withdrawal is not a huge issue, there are serious side effects associated with this medication of which patients should be aware. Zyprexa use can cause significant weight gain in some patients, as well as other common side effects including: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, trembling, and body temperature regulation problems. There are also serious health problems that can be caused by Zyprexa including diabetes mellitus, ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, seizures, and coma. There are some drugs that can also interact with Zyprexa use.

Despite this laundry list of side effects, the US government has not chosen to request a Zyprexa withdrawal from the market from Eli Lilly, the makers of this drug. Zyprexa is the United States'' best selling atypical antipsychotic medication, which rakes in $2.6 billion dollars in annual revenue in the US alone.

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