Symbyax

Certain antipsychotic drugs--including olanzapine, one of the ingredients in Symbyax--are associated with an increased risk of developing high blood sugar, which on rare occasions has led to coma or death. See your doctor right away if you develop signs of high blood sugar, including dry mouth, unusual thirst, increased urination, and tiredness. If you have diabetes or have a high risk of developing it, see your doctor regularly for blood sugar testing.

Use Symbyax with caution if you have a history of heart disease, heart rhythm problems, stroke, seizures, or liver problems. Also be cautious if you're at risk of developing low blood pressure (for example, when you're dehydrated).

Symbyax has not been studied in people with certain diseases. However, the individual ingredients in this drug have been known to cause problems in people with specific illnesses. Be sure to tell the doctor if you've ever had any of the following: heart attack, heart disease, an enlarged prostate, high or low blood pressure, abnormal bleeding, narrow-angle glaucoma, paralysis of the intestines, trouble swallowing, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia (if you're older than 65).

Symbyax can cause dizziness and even fainting when getting up from sitting or lying down. If you experience this, notify your doctor.

The ingredients in this drug could cause an allergic reaction. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop a skin rash or hives.

Olanzapine and other antipsychotic drugs can cause a condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Symptoms include high fever, muscle rigidity, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and excessive sweating. If these symptoms appear, contact your doctor immediately.

Symbyax could increase the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by slow, rhythmic, involuntary movements. This problem is more likely to surface in older adults, especially women. If it does, your doctor may have you stop taking Symbyax.

Symbyax could trigger a manic episode. Your doctor will watch you closely for symptoms of mania.