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May 27, 2016, 09:57 PM
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My first psych told me that I can take extra zyprexa (10mg) if I am feeling extra manic. For the past week I've been taking an extra zyprexa every night. Normally I only take it for three days until the symptoms go away. However, I get manic throughout major changes and starting my new job I want to make sure I don't get too far gone.
How long should I keep taking the extra zyprexa? |
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#2
May 27, 2016, 09:59 PM
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Wont you run out of Zyprexa? call your pdoc and ask.
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#3
May 27, 2016, 10:37 PM
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I do exactly the same thing.
My P.doc told me to take it for a minimum of three nights in a row when I start feeling manic. He recommended not taking it for more than seven consecutive nights
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#4
May 27, 2016, 10:40 PM
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I would say more than a week you need to let your Pdoc know and probably need something else.
Good luck with your new job 
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#5
May 27, 2016, 10:42 PM
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The rule with my psych NP is to take the extra for two nights, then call her if that doesn't get me off the moon. I tend to become manic very quickly once it gets started, but I also come down quickly if I take extra Zyprexa for a night or two.
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#6
May 27, 2016, 10:44 PM
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Quote:
I call it getting ramped up. You gave me such a smile
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