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I Was On 2.5mg Zyprexa For 1 Week And Then

Posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2020

Question: I was on 2.5mg zyprexa for 1 week and then 5mg for 2 weeks, I took 3/4 three nights ago, a half two nights ago, and then a quarter last night, am I ok to stop taking it?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be stopped

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.

Zyprexa is less likely to cause withdrawal symptoms.
You can stop taking it. But please keep your doctor informed about it.

Thanks.
Dr. Shubham Mehta, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (13 minutes later)

Ok, I heard somewhere that coming off can cause psychosis, is that true? That’s why I am afraid to stop taking it

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Psychosis is not a withdrawal symptom.

Detailed Answer:
Psychosis is not a withdrawal symptom of zyprexa.

Zyprexa can be used in psychosis, severe depression, anxiety.

The illness per se, for which zyprexa was started, can relapse.

That is why I suggested you to please keep your doctor informed about it.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj