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Zyprexa: Drugs
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Zyprexa® (Olanzapine) is one of six "second-generation anti-psychotics" or "SGAs." These were developed as an alternative to "first-generation anti-psychotic" drugs (or "FGAs"), which often had severe side-effects. Abilify® (Ariprazole), Clozaril® (Clozapine), Geodon® (Ziprasidone), Risperdal® (Risperidone) and Seroquel® (Quetiapine) are the other SGAs currently on the market. Zyprexa® is by far the most popular.
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Zyprexa and Seroquel are popular drugs used to treat psychological problems. While Zyprexa and Seroquel may be effective helping treat these disorders, it may ... cause very serious physical side effects. Zyprexa's link with diabetes was first established by on May 3, 2002, by Britain's Medicines Control Agency.
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Even Zyprexa commercials note users may have a ten times greater likelihood of developing diabetes. Weight gain is a side effect of Zyprexa and weight gain is associated to diabetes, which is associated with heart disease, retinopathy, neoperthy and other complications. Zyprexa is part of a new generation of antipsychotics known as atypical antipsychotics, and in March 2004, the FDA required Zyprexa and other atypical antipsychotic drug makers to include a warning label of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
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Drugs such as Zyprexa sometimes cause a condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Symptoms include high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, and changes in heart rhythm. If these symptoms appear, contact your doctor right away. You'll have to discontinue using Zyprexa while the condition is under treatment.
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In 2001, Zyprexa was approved for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Primarily used to treat schizophrenia, Zyprexa is the third best selling drug on the market.
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Zyprexa has been linked to diabetes and multiple blood sugar level disorders. Recent study shows atypical antipsychotic drugs like Zyprexa used in treatment of schizophrenia, appear to cause diabetes at a rate nearly 50 percent higher than previous generation drugs.
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