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Zyprexa, the prescription medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions, causes a number of negative side effects, the most serious being hyperglycemia and diabetes. Side effects that are usually more serious and require that you see your doctor immediately include but are not limited to:

• Restlessness or agitation
  
• Trembling, shaking of hands
  
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
  
• Behavior problems
  
• Flu-like symptoms
  
• Chest pain
  
• Twitching movements
  
• Mental or physical sluggishness
  

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Some more common and usually less serious Zyprexa physical side effects include, but are not limited to:

• Dizziness
  
• Drowsiness
  
• Headache
  
• Weight gain
  
• Constipation
  
• Weakness
  

The Zyprexa medication is available by prescription only. The patients at greatest risk are those with diabetes or high blood sugar as it further exacerbates the patient’s condition. Furthermore, the medication is not to be prescribed to elderly people with dementia-related psychoses or an elevated chance for strokes and should not be used if weight gain is a health risk. If you are taking the medication and experience any serious symptoms, consult with your physician immediately.

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