This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Zyprexa (Olanzapine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (1480)
Death (208)
Life Threatening Events (128)
Disability (43)
Reports by Reaction Type
Weight Increased (199),
Off Label Use (147),
Overdose (142),
Diabetes Mellitus (117),
Hospitalisation (77),
Confusional State (68),
Hypertension (68),
Death (67),
Somnolence (66),
Pneumonia (61),
Tremor (59),
Drug Ineffective (58)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Zyprexa (Olanzapine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Zyprexa side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Jaundice Cholestatic
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Akineton
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Tremor
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-08-03
Chlorpromazine HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Abnormal Behaviour
Start date: 2011-08-03
End date: 2012-08-03
Zyprexa
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Abnormal Behaviour
Start date: 2010-08-03
End date: 2012-08-03
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Sudden Death
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Loxapine HCL
Dosage: 100/50/50/100
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-16
Loxapine HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2012-07-15
Loxapine HCL
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-23
End date: 2012-07-23
Loxapine HCL
Administration route: Oral
Risperdal Consta
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-07-02
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10/20
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2012-07-17
Zyprexa
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-16
Zyprexa
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-07-23
Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal; Valium; Trimeprazine Tartrate; Valium; Valium; Valium; Valium; Akineton; Tranxene; Valium; Imovane
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Off Label Use, Psychotic Disorder, Head Injury, Self Injurious Behaviour
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Other drugs received by patient: Haloperidol Lactate
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Drug Level Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify
Dosage: dose increased to 30 mg
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-08-27
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Drug Level Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify
Dosage: dose increased to 30 mg
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2012-08-27
Patient: female, weighing 55.8 kg (122.8 pounds)
Reactions: Off Label Use, Dysgeusia, Vomiting, Fatigue, Nausea, Platelet Count Decreased, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gemzar
Gemzar
Dosage: 1550 mg, other
Indication: Gallbladder Cancer non-Resectable
Start date: 2011-08-01
End date: 2011-08-15
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nausea
Start date: 2011-08-04
End date: 2011-08-10
Other drugs received by patient: Pursennid / SCH /; Loxonin; Tramal / GFR /; Rabeprazole Sodium; Cisplatin; TS 1; Azunol; Magmitt
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Mexico on 2012-08-24
Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 135.0 kg (296.9 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Increased, Hospitalisation, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Restlessness, Drug Dependence
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: unk, unknown
Start date: 2010-01-01
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, unk
Zyprexa
Dosage: 2.5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 2004-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Acetylsalicylic Acid W / Caffeine; Akineton; Risperdal; Tramadol HCL; Acetaminophen; Pradaxa; Omeprazole
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis, Urinary Incontinence, Mental Status Changes, Hemiparesis, Muscle Rigidity, Weight Increased, Paraplegia, Overdose, Decubitus Ulcer, Transient Ischaemic Attack, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Urinary Tract Infection, Haemorrhoids, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Myopathy, Convulsion, Haematochezia, Oliguria, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Complex Partial Seizures
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, bid
Zyprexa
Dosage: 15 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2003-04-22
Zyprexa
Dosage: 12.5 mg, qd
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, bid
Zyprexa
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Zyprexa
Dosage: 25 mg, qd
End date: 2010-03-04
Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Amlodipine; Abilify; Lorazepam; Lotrel; Enablex; Ditropan; Topamax; Toprol-XL; Valium; Clonazepam; Lamictal; Ativan; Lexapro; Imipramine HCL; Lisinopril
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 15 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Mexico on 2012-08-24
Patient: 15 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Headache, Off Label Use, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Nasal Turbinate Abnormality, Dyspnoea, Abnormal Behaviour, Condition Aggravated, Stress, Joint Injury, Arthralgia, Visual Impairment, Heart Rate Increased, Platelet Count Decreased, Eye Swelling, Hypothyroidism, Vision Blurred, Memory Impairment, Hyperthyroidism
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-04-02
Zyprexa
Dosage: 15 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium; Clonazepam; Lamotrigine; Lamotrigine; Tapazol; Tapazol
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-24
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Syncope
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cymbalta
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 82 year old female
Reported by a physician from Australia on 2012-08-24
Patient: 82 year old female
Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Other drugs received by patient: Dothiepin Hydrochloride
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 25 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 25 year old female
Reactions: Weight Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 2.5 mg, bid
Zyprexa
Dosage: 2.5 mg, qd
Indication: Schizophrenia
Other drugs received by patient: Fluoxetine Hydrochloride; Clozapine; Topamax; Buspar
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 80 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 80 year old male
Reactions: Off Label Use, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: unk, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Zyprexa Zydis
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Depression
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Ireland on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Overdose, Swelling, Dermatitis Bullous
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 385 mg, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Zyprexa
Dosage: 1 df, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Dysarthria, Tachycardia, Snoring, Sopor, Drug Abuse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Other drugs received by patient: Valproate Sodium; Lansoprazole; Trazodone HCL; Clonazepam; Anafranil; Haloperidol Lactate
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Blood Chloride Decreased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Cholinesterase Decreased, Aggression, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Presyncope, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Suicide Attempt, Blood Sodium Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxcarbazepine
Dosage: 7 df, unk
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-22
End date: 2012-04-22
Zyprexa
Dosage: 4 df, unk
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-22
End date: 2012-04-22
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 35 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-22
Patient: 35 year old female
Reactions: Pruritus, Cytolytic Hepatitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Effexor XR
Dosage: 75 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-10
End date: 2011-12-23
Hydroxyzine HCL
Dosage: 300 mg, until 300 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-21
Tercian
Dosage: 30 drops
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-06
End date: 2011-12-06
Tercian
Dosage: 15 drops
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-07
End date: 2011-12-12
Tercian
Dosage: 100 drops (=100 mg) daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiolytic Therapy
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2011-12-03
Tercian
Dosage: 95 drops daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-04
End date: 2011-12-05
Tercian
Dosage: 5 drops
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-13
Venlafaxine HCL
Dosage: 50 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-07
End date: 2011-12-09
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2011-12-05
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-06
End date: 2011-12-23
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 62 year old male, weighing 93.4 kg (205.6 pounds)
Reactions: Sedation, Fall, Somnolence, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 27 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-22
Patient: 27 year old female
Reactions: Pneumonia, Cough Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Possible Zyprexa side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Encephalopathy, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia, Delirium, Hyperkinesia, Tremor
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Escitalopram
Dosage: 10 mg
Start date: 2012-04-11
Escitalopram
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2012-04-05
Zolpidem
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2012-04-05
Zyprexa
Dosage: 2.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2012-04-05
Other drugs received by patient: Sintrom; Cordarone; Tenormin; Pamidronate Disodium; Levofloxacin; Sintrom; Cordarone; Nitroglycerin; Levothyroxine Sodium; Rocephin; Acetaminophen; Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Indication: Schizophrenia
Zyprexa
Dosage: 7.5 mg, qd
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-21
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Urticaria, Hepatocellular Injury, Cholestasis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Anafranil
Dosage: 150 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2012-06-22
Avastin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2012-02-01
End date: 2012-07-16
Chlorpromazine HCL
Dosage: 200 drop(s)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2012-06-20
End date: 2012-06-28
Midodrine Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Orthostatic Hypotension
Start date: 2012-06-22
End date: 2012-07-16
Paclitaxel
Dosage: unk
Indication: Breast Cancer Recurrent
Start date: 2012-02-01
End date: 2012-07-16
Zofran
Dosage: 8 mg, weekly
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Vomiting
Start date: 2012-02-01
End date: 2012-07-16
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2012-06-28
End date: 2012-07-16
Other drugs received by patient: Nexium
Possible Zyprexa side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male, weighing 94.3 kg (207.5 pounds)
Reactions: Tooth Loss, Drug Ineffective, Increased Appetite, Restless Legs Syndrome, Pain, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Erectile Dysfunction, Weight Increased, Neuropathy Peripheral, Adverse Event, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Blood Glucose Increased, Scoliosis, Glucose Tolerance Impaired, Mental Disorder, Gait Disturbance, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Feeling Abnormal
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, each evening
Indication: Schizophrenia
Start date: 1999-04-01
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, unk
Other drugs received by patient: Tranxene
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 36 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-20
Patient: 36 year old female
Reactions: Pancytopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Other drugs received by patient: Seroquel; Valproate Sodium
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 57 year old female
Reactions: Chest Pain, Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celexa
Dosage: unk
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Dosage: unk
Gabapentin
Dosage: unk
Hydrocodone Bitartrate + Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Iodine
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Oxycontin
Dosage: unk
Povidone-Iodine (Formula 47)
Dosage: unk
Prozac
Dosage: unk
Secretin INJ
Dosage: unk
Seroquel
Dosage: unk
Titanium Dioxide
Dosage: unk
Zyprexa
Dosage: unk
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 50 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-17
Patient: 50 year old male
Reactions: Blood Prolactin Increased, Pituitary Tumour Benign
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Other drugs received by patient: Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol; Carbamazepine; Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate INJ
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 16 year old male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-17
Patient: 16 year old male, weighing 56.4 kg (124.1 pounds)
Reactions: Psychotic Disorder, Pericarditis, Blood Thrombin Increased, Myocarditis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Olanzapine
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2012-05-24
End date: 2012-05-24
Zyprexa
Dosage: 2.5 mg, prn
Start date: 2012-05-21
End date: 2012-05-23
Zyprexa
Dosage: 15 mg, qd
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2012-05-22
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, prn
Start date: 2012-05-21
End date: 2012-05-23
Other drugs received by patient: Zuclopenthixol; Lorazepam
Possible Zyprexa side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Australia on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 7.5 mg, unk
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, unk
Indication: Schizophrenia
Possible Zyprexa side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Colombia on 2012-08-17
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Oedema Peripheral, Cushing's Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Zyprexa
Dosage: 5 mg, qd
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2012-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Divalproex Sodium
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