Zyprexa and Pseudotumor cerebri - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudotumor cerebri is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyprexa (olanzapine), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Ms Contin, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudotumor cerebri when taking Zyprexa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,412 people who have side effects when taking Zyprexa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zyprexa?

Zyprexa has active ingredients of olanzapine. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 64,724 Zyprexa users. Check the latest studies of Zyprexa.

What is Pseudotumor cerebri?

Pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumour) is found to be associated with 293 drugs and 928 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudotumor cerebri.

On Aug, 05, 2026

63,412 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyprexa.
Among them, 18 people (0.03%) have Pseudotumor cerebri.

Could Zyprexa cause Pseudotumor cerebri?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Zyprexa when they have Pseudotumor cerebri? *

What is the gender of people who have Pseudotumor cerebri when taking Zyprexa? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Pseudotumor cerebri when taking Zyprexa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyprexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudotumor cerebri? *

Papilloedema (optic disc swelling): 8 people, 44.44%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 38.89%
Venous Thrombosis Deep Limb (blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the limb): 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Induced Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disorder brought on by a reaction to medication): 3 people, 16.67%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 2 people, 11.11%
Subdural Haematoma (blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain): 2 people, 11.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 11.11%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 2 people, 11.11%
Visual Impairment: 2 people, 11.11%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 11.11%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 11.11%
Pain: 2 people, 11.11%
Hyperbilirubinaemia (excess of bilirubin in the blood): 2 people, 11.11%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 2 people, 11.11%
Fever: 2 people, 11.11%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 2 people, 11.11%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 2 people, 11.11%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Og?odek E, Szota A, Araszkiewicz A, "Olanzapine-induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome after 10 years of treatment", Aust NZJ Psychiatry, 2013 Oct .
Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Og?odek E, Szota A, Araszkiewicz A, "Olanzapine-induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome after 10 years of treatment", Aust NZJ Psychiatry, 2013 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on olanzapine (the active ingredients of Zyprexa) and Zyprexa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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