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Can Zyprexa Be Taken To Control Agitation In A Diabetic Person?

My brother 85 yers old has been having increased confusion in the last few days. He was diagnosed with Alsheimers disease anout 2 years ago but symtoms have gotten greater now. He gets very agitated and wants to go hme . He is home with his wife n eellent careir.His internist prescibed Xyprexa bt I am concerned with the saide effects. He is not incontinent, does have type two diabetes and is slim. Is this med sfe for him
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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The zyprexa is an anti psychotic medication.

Anti psychotic medications are sometimes used to control behavior in persons with altered behavior.

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Can Zyprexa Be Taken To Control Agitation In A Diabetic Person?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The zyprexa is an anti psychotic medication. Anti psychotic medications are sometimes used to control behavior in persons with altered behavior. I hope this helps