Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablet is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablet is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablet. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION MAY BE NEEDED if you are also taking alpha blockers (eg, doxazosin), diazepam, medicine for high blood pressure, anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine), fluvoxamine, benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam), carbamazepine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), omeprazole, rifampin, dopamine receptor agonists (eg, pramipexole), levodopa, or tramadol. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medicine conditions, including Alzheimer disease, dementia, trouble swallowing, bowel blockage, phenylketonuria (PKU), dehydration, low blood volume, diabetes or a family history of diabetes, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart problems (eg, heart failure; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat), abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), heart attack, stroke or mini-stroke, blood vessel problems, high blood cholesterol levels, high or low blood pressure, low white blood cell levels, liver problems, stomach or bowel problems (eg, decreased muscle movement), enlarged prostate, narrow-angle glaucoma, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), aspiration pneumonia, suicidal thoughts or attempts, high blood prolactin levels, or certain types of cancer (eg, breast, pancreas, pituitary). Tell your doctor if you are very overweight, drink alcohol, smoke, if you are at risk for breast cancer, or if you will be exposed to high temperatures. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablet.
