[MuddyBoots]

Right now I take 10mg zyprexa three times a day and I was thinking about just taking 10mg in the morning and 20mg at night since I haven't been sleeping well and I always forget the afternoon dose anyways. Would that be "bad?"

I'm in between med providers so no official to ask.

[Mountaindewed]

I'm about ready to make a med change on my own so I'd say do what you feel is best. Just be careful.

Its been 84 years since I last slept good.

My pdoc told me last Thursday the world might end which is the whole reason I am like this right now. And my therapist will only help me and be there for me during sessions. So I know what you mean about having no one to ask.

[*Beth*]

I wouldn't call it "bad"...I think the idea, though, is to keep a stable blood level. I, too, find it hard to remember to take a mid-day med. I put the bottle on my table or someplace where I cannot help but see it. The top of the toilet seat or something. Anywhere that works.

[Nammu]

My problem is though my eyes see it, I don’t register it after a couple days. I have a horrible, horrible time remembering mid-afternoon doses. I have no idea if doubling up is a good idea. Like Beth mentioned I think the idea is to have a stable blood level. The reason we supposed to take our meds on a regular schedule. Fortunately the only med I take in the afternoon is iron. I forget so often I have no idea if my blood level has gone back to normal or not. My doctor prescribed it but hasn’t followed up with any tests.

[Pinny]

I think it’s best you check with a pdoc but it sounds like a pretty reasonable request.
I’m sorry you’re struggling to sleep

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by Sapien

Right now I take 10mg zyprexa three times a day and I was thinking about just taking 10mg in the morning and 20mg at night since I haven't been sleeping well and I always forget the afternoon dose anyways. Would that be "bad?"

I'm in between med providers so no official to ask.

To my old psychiatrist, this may be something he would have allowed. In fact, I had a few psychiatrists who modified dosing a bit because of certain side effects, like oversedation. But I don't know your doctor's views. It's best to discuss these things with him/her. Sometimes you can discuss in advance "Ifs" and options.

I have taken Zyprexa in the past, but only briefly. I forget its half life and other attributes. I can say that I've had meds that clearly worked better when taking twice or three times daily over once or twice. I have had many occasions where a small"er" dose in the morning and a larg"er" at night was beneficial.

I'd be a lying hypocrite if I wrote that I've never self modified my meds. I even did a bit with pregabalin, recently. I'm unsure how my new psychiatrist will feel. He seems stricter than my previous one. Disapproval or even anger can result.

[MuddyBoots]

I tried it last night (I looked up the halflife and it seems like it'd be fine to take it this way) and I actually slept through the night.