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To the Editor.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Eli Lilly) is an atypical antipsychotic approved in 1996 for clinical use in Europe and the United States. There is no recommended pediatric dose for olanzapine or any information on its effect on children.
The mother of a 2½-year-old boy discovered that one or two of her 7.5 mg olanzapine tablets were missing. Within 1 hour the boy was found sleeping and difficult to arouse. Over the next several hours he intermittently awoke. During these times he refused to interact (kiss, speak, play, dance) with …
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