Reply #5: Side Effects [View All]

[StarryNite]

Zyprexa side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Zyprexa and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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fever, stiff muscles, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;
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jerky muscle movements you cannot control;
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sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
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sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
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increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger, or weakness;
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feeling light-headed, fainting;
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unusual thoughts or behavior, hallucinations, or thoughts about hurting yourself; or
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nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious Zyprexa side effects may include:

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dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness;
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constipation;
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dry mouth;
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swelling in your hands or feet;
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back pain;
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weight gain, increased appetite; or
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upset stomach.

This is not a complete list of side effects
http://www.drugs.com/zyprexa.html


My mom-in-law was put on that garbage unbeknown to my husband who is her power of attorney in all matters. She was in the middle stages of Alzheimer's at the time. She had what they call a less serious side effect, she stood up and became dizzy. She then fell and broke her hip. Not to mention it made her really, really angry and combative for the short time she was on it. She was taken off as soon as hubby found out she was on it and she immediately starting doing a lot better. That was about 5 years ago. She is still around and although the disease has progressed she is doing pretty darn good and not taking any medications of any kind.