Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication that can treat several mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain. These substances help regulate your mood, behaviors and thoughts. The brand name of this medication is Zyprexa®.
Will Zyprexa stop anxiety?
Background Olanzapine is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that has shown off-label efficacy for the treatment of nausea, delirium, anxiety, insomnia, and cachexia in adults. Consequently, palliative care clinicians may utilize it to target multiple symptoms common among their patients.
