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Contraindications for Zyprexa Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Zyprexa as follows: Zyprexa carries the risk of increasing the levels of hormone prolactin in the body. Elevated prolactin levels in males can result in erectile dysfunction, reduced interest for sex, and growth of breast tissue. Elevated prolactin levels in females can result in menstrual irregularities with abnormal/missed period, infertility, breast enlargement and tenderness, and increased breast milk production without being pregnant. Zyprexa must be cautiously used [...]

Contraindications for Zyprexa Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Zyprexa as follows: Zyprexa must be cautiously used in individuals with history of diabetes and poor blood sugar control. Zyprexa carries significant risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor blood sugar control in diabetics. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of poor blood sugar control, such as, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Closely follow for [...]

Contraindications for Zyprexa Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the contraindications of using Zyprexa as follows: Zyprexa can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Zyprexa, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Zyprexa. Also, if you have been taking Zyprexa for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Zyprexa intake, when you are being started on [...]

Side Effects of Zyprexa -5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Zyprexa as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Zyprexa can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Zyprexa use can also result in sleep disturbance with poor quality sleep, hallucinations, [...]

Side Effects of Zyprexa -4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Zyprexa as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Zyprexa carries the risk of elevating cholesterol levels. Individuals with history of hyperlipidemia, plaque formation, and myocardial infarction, must be cautious with intake of Zyprexa, with regular labs drawn for evaluation of blood lipid levels. Individuals can present with compromised exercise tolerance, increasing shortness of breath, and episodes of chest pain. Zyprexa also may aggravate some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to [...]