Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Zyprexia


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Zyprexia and Mood Swings [posted 1/13/99]
Question: Do you have any information that Zyprexia can increase the incidences of mood swings? Especially antagonistic/belligerent ones?

Answer: Seen occasionally.

Zyprexia [posted 8/5/98]
Question: Is there a new drug "zyprexia" used for mental health cases?

Answer: zyprexia is an antipsychotic, it is a selective monoaminergic antagonist.

Zyprexia Causing Breast Tumors [posted 7/27/98]
Question: I read an article on another medical site that said something about zyprexia could cause breast tumors. Is that true? I am taking 15 mg a day. And cancer runs in my family. Should I be concerned about zyprexia causing breast tumors? I would appreciate any information that you could give me.

Answer: This would be news to me. It's not mentioned in the PDR, you might check with the company Lily: 800-545-5979.




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