Question: is clozapine the same as olanzapine?
Answer: Zyprexa (olanzapine) and Clozaril (clozapine) are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia. A difference is Zyprexa is also used to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Clozaril is also used to help reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with schizophrenia or similar disorders.