Zyprexa® Alternatives
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Patients and doctors may wish to consider Zyprexa® alternatives because of the serious side effects and unfavorable consequences associated with taking Zyprexa®. Zyprexa® is an atypical antipsychotic medication that was approved by the FDA in 1996 to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Since this drug's approval, however, studies have found that Zyprexa® use can cause serious side effects.
Zyprexa® alternatives may be sought because of any number of potentially unfavorable side effects. Common side effects of Zyprexa® include weight gain, drowsiness, gastrointestinal problems, seizures, motor problems, and dry mouth. The most serious side effects associated with Zyprexa® are diabetes and diabetes related conditions like ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, coma, and death. Zyprexa® can also cause serious motor conditions like tardive dyskinesia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
Zyprexa® alternatives may be sought because use of this medication is contraindicated in certain patient populations. Zyprexa® alternatives may be considered to avoid the possible side effects of this medication or because these side effects have already caused injury to a patient. When considering Zyprexa® alternatives, it is important that a patient discuss these other options with their health care provider in order to find a medication that works best for them. All Zyprexa® alternatives carry their own risks and benefits that should be understood before making any medication changes.
Zyprexa® alternatives may include traditional antipsychotics such as Thorazine, Prolixin, Haldol, Navane, Stelazine, Trilafon, and Mellaril. Traditional antipsychotics were developed in the 1950s and were found to be effective in treating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations and delusions. These Zyprexa® alternatives were not found to be as effective as atypical (newer) antipsychotics in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as social withdrawal, thinking problems, and lethargy or the symptoms of manic depression. These Zyprexa® alternatives have also been associated with a number of side effects not caused by newer typical antipsychotics.
Other atypical antipsychotics may prove to be viable Zyprexa® alternatives. These medications were developed in the 1990s to effectively treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar depression. These Zyprexa® alternatives each have their own side effects and contraindications which are important to discuss with your health care professional. Clozaril is one of the Zyprexa® alternatives considered most effective, though it is associated with a serious immune related side effect called agranulocytosis. Risperdal, Seroquel, Geodon, and Abilify are atypical antipsychotic Zyprexa® alternatives that are generally considered safer than traditional antipsychotics, though these medications also carry some risks.
If you worried about, or have been injured by, the unfavorable side effects associated with Zyprexa®, you may wish to explore the possibility of Zyprexa® alternatives with your health care provider.
If you have been injured by Zyprexa®, please contact us to speak with a qualified lawyer.
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January 10, 2006 - Class action suit filed over Zyprexa®
April 12, 2005 - Elderly patients warned of Zyprexa® risks
April 11, 2005 - Zyprexa® warning issued
February 9, 2005 - Zyprexa®, Zyrtec prescription mix-ups result in hospitalizations
February 5, 2005 - Zyprexa® lawsuit on behalf of Canadians filed
October 25, 2004 - Antipsychotics linked to serious adulthood diseases
May 21, 2004 - Nationwide Zyprexa® class action lawsuit filed
More Zyprexa® Resources:
Zyprexa® Side Effects Lawyer - Provides details on the Zyprexa® bipolar-disorder drug and its side effects, including withdrawal information. Contact an attorney for a consultation.
Zyprexa® - Includes information for patients with schizophrenia.
