Ratings Summary for ZYPREXA

Overall Patient opinion of ZYPREXA: 2.5 (not satisfied)

(based on 586 reviews ) (updated May 6, 2025)

Ratings by Age Group for ZYPREXA
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Age Group	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Pediatric (Under 18)	19	2.1
Age 18 to 24	92	2.3
Age 25 to 34	214	2.3
Age 35 to 44	121	2.5
Age 45 to 54	85	2.5
Age 55 to 64	27	2.7
Age 65 to 74	7	2.1
Age 75 and up	2	1

Ratings by Sex for ZYPREXA
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Sex	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Male	266	2.50751879699248
Female	308	2.63311688311688
Not Specified	12	2.83333333333333

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FDA Drug Safety Information for ZYPREXA

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ZYPREXA (OLANZAPINE): Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. FDA Approval Date: 1997-09-09 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

Patient Counseling Information from Official Drug Label

The above Patient Counseling and/or Medication Guide for ZYPREXA is from the official drug label (including Section 17) obtained from the National Library of Medicine's DailyMed database.
Please refer to the complete label here Official Drug Label for ZYPREXA.