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Zyprexia

Zyprexia is a common misspelling of Zyprexa (olanzapine).

What is Zyprexa (Zyprexia)?

Zyprexa (Zyprexia) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is thought to work by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain's major chemical messengers.

Zyprexa (Zyprexia) helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic depression), and other psychotic disorders.

Some of the benefits of continued use of this Zyprexa (Zyprexia) include feeling less nervous, better concentration, and reduced episodes of hallucinations.

Zyprexa (Zyprexia) may also be used for other purposes not listed here.

Zyprexa (Zyprexia) can be taken once a day, with or without food and is available as tablets and as Zyprexa Zydis, an orally disintegrating tablet which dissolves rapidly in the mouth on contact with saliva.

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