What are the side effects after the usage of CITALOPRAM and ZYPREXA?

Question

What are the side effects after the usage of CITALOPRAM and ZYPREXA?

Answer 1

tardive dyskinesia, it sucks my jaw was locking up and it sucked so bad. the dr gave me benedril to stop it. I guess it can be bad though and not stop. I would never ever take ANY anti psychotic willingly they just mess you too bad

Answer 2

Citalopram is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

Citalopram may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

    * nausea

    * diarrhea

    * vomiting

    * stomach pain

    * drowsiness

    * excessive tiredness

    * uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body

    * excitement

    * nervousness

    * muscle or joint pain

    * dry mouth

    * excessive sweating

    * changes in s*x drive or ability

    * loss of appetite

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:

    * seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)

    * seizures

Citalopram may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Olanzapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

Olanzapine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

    * drowsiness

    * dizziness

    * restlessness

    * unusual behavior

    * depression

    * difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

    * weakness

    * difficulty walking

    * constipation

    * weight gain

    * dry mouth

    * pain in arms, legs, back, or joints

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

    * seizures

    * changes in vision

    * swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs

    * unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control

    * fever

    * very stiff muscles

    * excess sweating

    * fast or irregular heartbeat

    * rash

    * hives

    * difficulty breathing or swallowing

Olanzapine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Please see the web pages for more details on Citalopram and Olanzapine (generic name) Zyprexa (brand name).