Posted by Cam W. on February 14, 2001, at 23:51:29
In reply to Bad to cut Zyprexa in half?, posted by Lin on February 14, 2001, at 16:35:24
To all - I've gone throught this many times. I have had the answer faxed to me from Lilly headquarters.
Any split tablet must be consumed within a week (probably the sooner the better). It does begin to oxidize, but only the exposed part. If you scooped out the powder and spread it out on a table, increasing the exposed surface area, yes it will degradate faster; only because you increase the amount of drug exposed to oxygen. It is best to use a cut tablet for the next dose. I wouldn't cut up a bunch ahead of time.
The damn things are hard to cut though, especially to get an even dose. Use a sharp knife on a cutting board and wash the cutting board afterward. Also, the powder is fairly caustic, so don't go rubbing it into your eyes (ie wash your hands after handling a split tablet).
Zyprexa can also be mixed into most any liquid, including Coke. I wouldn't mix it into Pepsi, though, because Pepsi tastes like crap without adding anything to it ;^) (even Pepsi is fine, really).
Sigh! I guess this is how urban legends get started. - Cam
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