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Can Zyprexa Cause Dizziness And Low BP?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Question: i can't seem to sit up for any period of time due to inertia.should I come off the Zyprexa?
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)
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Zyprexa can cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. Typically, this can be resolved either by sitting up slowly and allowing 5 minutes to equilibrate before standing, drinking more water to raise total body volume and blood pressure, or taking a medication called midodrine to raise blood pressure slightly. You might also consider lowering the dose of Zyprexa slightly and seeing if that helps this feeling. Does that make sense?

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what I mean is I don't seem to have the strength to sit up in a chair for very long,maybe a few minutes maximum.does Zyprexa cause weakness?i have been taking it for 13 years now.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 hours later)
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Okay I see, thank you for clarifying. Zyprexa is not likely to be causing this type of weakness. It may be musculoskeletal or otherwise medical in nature. I recommend visiting your primary care doctor for a basic medical workup, including a complete blood count (to rule out anemia or infection) and a complete metabolic panel (to rule out electrolyte or kidney abnormalities).

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Can Zyprexa Cause Dizziness And Low BP?

Brief Answer: Private Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thank you so much for using my direct private consultation service. Zyprexa can cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. Typically, this can be resolved either by sitting up slowly and allowing 5 minutes to equilibrate before standing, drinking more water to raise total body volume and blood pressure, or taking a medication called midodrine to raise blood pressure slightly. You might also consider lowering the dose of Zyprexa slightly and seeing if that helps this feeling. Does that make sense? Dr. Sheppe