There are some case reports of olanzapine-induced diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Other recognised side effects may include:Aggressivenessakathisia inability to remain stilldry mouthdizzinessirritationsedationinsomniaurinary retentionorthostatic hypotensionweight gain (90% of users experience weight gain) (see below)increased appetiterunny noselow blood pressureimpaired judgment, thinking, and motor skillsimpaired spatial orientationimpaired responses to sensesseizuretrouble swallowingdental problems and discoloration of teethmissed periodsproblems with keeping body temperature regulatedapathy, lack of emotion Weight gainOf the atypical antipsychotics, olanzapine and clozapine are the most likely to induce weight gain, although there are some reports of metabolic changes in the absence of weight gain, and recent (2007) evidence suggests that olanzapine may directly affect adipocyte function, promoting fat deposition.
The study examined 60 patients with prodromal schizophrenia, who were at an estimate.
The olanzapine formulations are manufactured and marketed by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, whose patent for olanzapine proper expires in 2011.
There are data that suggest that olanzapine can decrease insulin sensitivity.
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5-5mg) due to its low abuse profile and zero addictive properties
PRIMEThe Prevention through Risk Identification, Management, and Education (PRIME) study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and Eli Lilly, tested the hypothesis that olanzapine might prevent the onset of psychosis in people at very high risk for schizophrenia.
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" In the same study, where the median patient age was 23, 46% of male patients on Zyprexa had a waist size of 40" or greater after one year, and "80% gained 7% or more over their baseline weight compared with 57.
The dose also will depend on certain medical problems the person may have.
Dosing and administrationOlanzapine is available as a tablet in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg.
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The mode of action of olanzapine's antipsychotic activity is unknown.
Drug metabolism may be increased...

Updated Labelling For Diabetes Drug Actos And Risk Of Heart Failure, Canada (Medical News Today)
Health Canada is informing diabetic patients taking Actos (the brand name for the prescription drug pioglitazone hydrochloride) of recent changes to the prescribing information for this product. Health Canada has worked with the manufacturer to strengthen the labelling around heart failure and emphasize proper use.
Calendar of Events (Waller County News Citizen)
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