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Can Zyprexa Be Taken For Bipolar Disorder?

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Question : My adult son is being told he should be taking zyprexan ( not sure of spelling. Hei s bipolar and is an acohlolic.
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is an effective drug

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Olanzapine is a good antipsychotic drug and should help your son if deemed suitable by his psychiatrist.

There is no major interaction with alcohol except that the tendency of having dizziness on sudden standing from lying down may increase. Hence standing up should be a gradual process.

Hope this helps. I will be available for follow-up.
Regards
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Can Zyprexa Be Taken For Bipolar Disorder?

Brief Answer: It is an effective drug Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Olanzapine is a good antipsychotic drug and should help your son if deemed suitable by his psychiatrist. There is no major interaction with alcohol except that the tendency of having dizziness on sudden standing from lying down may increase. Hence standing up should be a gradual process. Hope this helps. I will be available for follow-up. Regards