Is Zyprexa prescribed for anxiety?

Hi Im bipolar , 41 male ( besides other consitions)

Did your doc prescribed zyprexa for your mom? How many mg is she on, and when did she start taking it?

I took zypreza (Olanzapine) for many years and it helped me with many of my conditions, but I also was on many other meds so I would not be 100% certain. Lilly is a french pharmaceutical ( very good).

Case-reports, open-label, and small pilot studies suggest efficacy of olanzapine for the treatment of some anxiety spectrum disorders (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder); however, olanzapine has not been rigorously evaluated in randomized, placebo-controlled trials for this use and is not FDA approved for these indications.

SIDE EFFECTS:

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* Restlessness
* akathisia (inability to remain still)
* dry mouth
* dizziness
* irritability
* sedation
* insomnia
* constipation
* urinary retention
* orthostatic hypotension
* weight gain
* increased appetite
* runny nose
* low blood pressure
* impaired judgment, thinking, and motor skills
* impaired spatial orientation
* impaired responses to senses
* seizure
* trouble swallowing
* dental problems and discoloration of teeth
* missed periods
* problems with keeping body temperature regulated
* apathy, lack of emotion
* Endocrine side effects have included hyperprolactinemia, hyperglycemia, and diabetes mellitus
* Hyperprolactinemia causing sexual dysfunction, menstrual irregularities, and osteoporosis