Olanzapine is a prescription drug used to treat patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It can help improve mental functioning and reduce the severity of psychotic, manic, or depressive symptoms.

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes you to have unusual or inappropriate emotions, thinking, and disturbances. Schizophrenia may also cause you to experience hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and even suicidal thoughts.

Mania is one of two episodes or swings you experience when you have bipolar disorder. This might be expressed in feelings of euphoria, energy, and sometimes irritability. Depression swings your mood the other way and results in feeling sad, hopeless, or unmotivated even in normal daily activities.

Contact your doctor to learn more about whether olanzapine is right for you.

Olanzapine is useful in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is believed to reduce the severity of the psychotic symptoms associated with the condition.

It is also used to treat bipolar disorder and can be used alongside other medications such as lithium or valproate.

While adverse reactions to olanzapine are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including:

Constipation Weakness, dizziness, feeling unsteady or unbalanced Pain in the joints, arms, or legs Weight gain Trouble walking Dry mouth Trouble falling asleep or staying sleeping, restlessness Decreased sexual ability Missed or late menstrual periods Breast discharge or enlargement Odd behavior Depression

If these symptoms persist or become severe, tell your doctor. In some cases, symptoms can be a sign of something serious. Seek immediate medical attention or call your doctor right away if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

Hives, skin redness or peeling Rash that may be accompanied by fever and swelling of the face or glands Irregular or fast heartbeat Seizures Falling Vision changes Muscle tightness or stiffness Issues with breathing or swallowing Sweating more than usual Irregular or fast heartbeat Swelling of the lower legs, feet, ankles, hands, and arms

This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking olanzapine, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.

Olanzapine is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not olanzapine is right for you.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.