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Uncommon adverse effects of olanzapine, occurring from 0.1–1%, include: Leukopaenia a comparatively low white blood cell (the cells that defend the body from foreign invaders) count. Neutropaenia a reduced neutrophil (the white blood cells that kill bacteria) count. Bradycardia (low heart rate)
Olanzapine, sold under the brand name Zyprexa among others, is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. [13] It is also sometimes used off-label for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting [14] and as an appetite stimulant. [15]
Women have a number of risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and family history, says Dr. Karishma ...
What does a heart attack feel like for women? Cardiologists share the warning signs of heart attack that every woman should know, plus potential risk factors.
Olanzapine/fluoxetine could produce a severe allergic reaction and should not be used if the patient has previously experienced an allergic reaction to either fluoxetine or olanzapine. [9] Olanzapine is correlated with an increase in blood sugar. Patients with diabetes, or those at risk for developing it, require careful monitoring. [9]
One change you can make that can immediately improve your heart attack risk, according to Dr. Sandeep R. Singh, MD, MBA, a cardiologist and medical advisor to Recovery Plus, is eating a healthy ...
In the elderly, long-term benzodiazepine therapy is a risk factor for amplifying cognitive decline, [29] although gradual withdrawal is associated with improved cognitive status. [30] A study of alprazolam found that 8 weeks administration of alprazolam resulted in deficits that were detectable after several weeks but not after 3.5 years. [31]
“The risk of a heart attack increases with age, especially for men after age 45 and women after age 50. In particular, once women enter menopause, they can be up to three times more likely to ...