Compare Zyprexa vs. fluphenazine

• Effective at relieving psychotic symptoms, manic episodes, and agitation in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
• Less likely to cause heart problems than other antipsychotics.
• Less likely to cause movement problems compared to older antipsychotics.

• More likely to cause weight gain and increase cholesterol or blood sugar compared to other antipsychotics.
• Might make you more sleepy than some antipsychotics.
• Mild risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS): Movement disorders that include stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive movements you can't control.
• You may need routine blood tests to check how the medicine is affecting your body..

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Anorexia nervosa
• Nausea and vomiting

• Pill
• Dissolving tablet
• Injection

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