ZYPREXA ZYDIS

Drug Name: ZYPREXA ZYDIS

ZYPREXA ZYDIS DESCRIPTION:
OLANZAPINE DISINTEGRATING TABLET - ORAL (oh-LAN-zuh-peen)

COMMON ZYPREXA ZYDIS BRAND NAME(S):
Zyprexa

ZYPREXA ZYDIS SIDE EFFECTS:
Notify your doctor if the following symptoms occur: stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, fast heartbeat, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain/weight loss, ankle/leg swelling, drowsiness, agitation, restlessness, pink urine, fever. To minimize dizziness or fainting, stand up slowly when arising from a seated or lying position; especially when you first start using ZYPREXA ZYDIS. Notify your doctor if the following unlikely but possible symptoms occur: confusion, sweating, muscle stiffness, facial or body muscle twitching, lip or tongue movements or weakness, tremor, rash, itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin, trouble breathing, weakness on one side of your body, vision changes, headache, frequent or painful urination, thirst, eye problems, painful or prolonged erection in men, difficulty swallowing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE ZYPREXA ZYDIS:
ZYPREXA ZYDIS: Take exactly as directed by your doctor, usually once daily by mouth. After opening sachet, peel back the foil on the blister. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Instead, remove the tablet with dry hands and place the tablet in your mouth. It will start to dissolve immediately in saliva and can be swallowed with or without liquid. Do not open sachets for later use. Each must be opened just before taking each dose.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS USES:
ZYPREXA ZYDIS is used for the treatment of certain mental disorders.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any diseases or medical problems, especially liver or heart disease, low blood pressure, breast cancer, stroke, diabetes, seizures (any neurological problems), prostate problems, narrow angle glaucoma, intestinal disease, phenylketonuria, and of any allergies you may have. Caution is advised to avoid overheating and also excessive body water loss by very strenuous exercise, or exposure to extreme heat. Alcohol use may add to the dizziness and drowsiness effect of ZYPREXA ZYDIS. Use with caution in the elderly. ZYPREXA ZYDIS should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if ZYPREXA ZYDIS is excreted into human milk. Caution is advised regarding breast-feeding; consult your doctor.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription drugs you take, especially medicine for sleep, antidepressants, tranquilizers (such as diazepam), narcotic pain medicines, Parkinson's disease or seizure medicines, high blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, omeprazole or rifampin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness and slurred speech.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS NOTES:
Obtain regular eye exams as part of your regular health care, and to check for any unlikely, but possible, eye problems.

MISSED ZYPREXA ZYDIS DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

ZYPREXA ZYDIS STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed. Do not store in the bathroom. Short periods of normal temperature variation is allowed (59-86 degrees F or 15-30 C).