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Posted by libbyann on November 22, 2004, at 22:03:52
Has anyone experienced increased irritability on Zyprexa? I've been taking it four days now and I'm already ready to quit my job and dump my boyfriend. Anyone else experienced this??
Posted by crazychickuk on November 22, 2004, at 22:08:40
In reply to zyprexa, posted by libbyann on November 22, 2004, at 11:21:11
Not on zyprexa but i am on effexor ... it sucks.
Stick with it.. i am also on day 4 of effexor ... i am gonna stick with it..
Posted by Sebastian on November 23, 2004, at 11:42:31
In reply to zyprexa, posted by libbyann on November 22, 2004, at 11:21:11
you may be taking too high a dose. Try cutting the pills in half for a while.
Posted by libbyann on November 23, 2004, at 13:55:48
In reply to Re: zyprexa, posted by Sebastian on November 23, 2004, at 11:42:31
I'm at 5mg/day. Is that a large dose? I don't know anything about the drug, so I have no idea. I also had a dizzy spell this morning... Scary. Thought I was going to pass out, but didn't.
Posted by crazychickuk on November 23, 2004, at 18:59:30
In reply to Re: zyprexa, posted by libbyann on November 23, 2004, at 13:55:48
Maybe try 2.5mg? talk to your doctor about this, maybe this just isnt the med for you...
what r u taking it for?
Posted by Sebastian on November 25, 2004, at 20:59:49
In reply to Re: zyprexa, posted by libbyann on November 23, 2004, at 13:55:48
20 mg is considered a high dose for zyprexa. I take 10 mg. The drug will make you dizzy if you stand up too quick. Which also can be a sign of taking too much. It takes a while to get use to. Normaly the drug will make you sedated, tired, but in full control. 5 mg is considered to be a good starting dose in women, 10 mg for men. I would not be suprised if 2.5 mg works better for you, they have a 2.5 mg pill, you can also safely cut the pill in half.
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