Posted by SLS on June 6, 2000, at 15:20:51
In reply to Re: Zyprexa - What's it for anyway?, posted by Elizabeth on June 3, 2000, at 9:39:30
The FDA has approved Zyprexa to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000317/in_lilly_d_1.html-------------------------------------------------------
"Lilly's Zyprexa Approved for Treatment of Acute Mania Associated with Bipolar Disorder
New hope for managing problematic phase of complex illness
INDIANAPOLIS, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY - news) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zyprexa® (olanzapine) for marketing for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder."
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As Elizabeth mentioned, many doctors believe that in addition to its antimanic properties, Zyprexa may act as a mood stabilizer to help prevent future episodes of mania and depression. Of the newer "atypical" neuroleptics (Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel), Zyprexa shows the most antidepressant potential. Clinical trials are underway testing the ability of Zyprexa to potentiate the antidepressant effects of Prozac.
- Scott
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