Zyprexa and Ulcerative colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ulcerative colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyprexa (olanzapine), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Seroquel, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ulcerative colitis 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 64,722 Zyprexa users. Check the latest studies of Zyprexa.

What is Ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine) is found to be associated with 1,208 drugs and 2,040 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ulcerative colitis.

On Apr, 18, 2026

63,412 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyprexa.
Among them, 41 people (0.06%) have Ulcerative colitis.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Zyprexa when they have Ulcerative colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ulcerative colitis when taking Zyprexa? *

female: 38.46 %
male: 61.54 %

What is the age of people who have Ulcerative colitis when taking Zyprexa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyprexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ulcerative colitis? *

Weight Increased: 14 people, 34.15%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 19.51%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 19.51%
Abdominal Pain: 7 people, 17.07%
Constipation: 7 people, 17.07%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 6 people, 14.63%
Nerve Injury: 6 people, 14.63%
Inflammation: 6 people, 14.63%
Suicidal Ideation: 6 people, 14.63%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 11 people, 26.83%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 12.20%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 4 people, 9.76%
Psychotic Disorder: 4 people, 9.76%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 7.32%
Pain: 3 people, 7.32%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 7.32%
Acne Cystic (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 4.88%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 4.88%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 2.44%

* 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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