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Zyprexa is one of the newer antipsychotic drugs. It is used to treat psychosis and hallucinations. It is less likely than the older, classical anti-psychotic drugs to cause motor side effects in Parkinsonian patients. However, the early promise that it would be very good in this respect has not been confirmed by practice. In fact, it does cause increase rigidity and tremor in patients with Parkinson's Disease. In Parkinson's Disease, the drugs least likely to cause motor side effects (rigidity and tremor) are quetiapine (Seroquel) and Clozapine (Clozaril). These drugs are sometimes used to control the hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis that may be associated with Parkinson's Disease and its treatment. This is not to say that Zyprexa cannot be used. This only means that Zyprexa must be used cautiously, and there may be better alternatives. Jorge Romero ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hilary Blue" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 10:37 PM Subject: zyprexa > calling all doctors, pharmacists and other learned persons....... > > > could someone please tell me if this is a safe and popular drug. what exactly > is it used for and what are the hidden dangers? > I have the pdr information, i mean, how does it relate to dopamine and/or pd? > if one had a genetic predisposition to pd, would this be a dangerous drug to take? > > thanks > > hilary blue > (52,33,24)