[Razzleberry]

Does the drowsiness ever wear off after you've been on it a few days? Or is it always this bad?

My pnurse wanted me to take 5mg, 3 times a day. But the first pill I took knocked me out - I slept for 14 hours straight!!

So...I've only been taking one a day, just before bed. I know I should just listen to her but I have too much I need to get done to be that zonked out all day.

This is only temporary, I don't think I'll be on Zyprexa forever. Just to help get me thru a rough spot until the Lamictal starts to work. (or that's how I understood it when she explained it to me)

[MyBestKids2]

I am now taking 10mg a day at bedtime only. That crap knocks you out in a heartbeat!!

[hrcj1]

Sounds like the dosage is just too high.

The drowsiness often does get better, but maybe you don't need to be taking it during the day..

[cheetah]

Zyprexa does cause drowsiness.

CAUTION Zyprexa is also known to cause weight gain. It's not the drug itself but the way the drug increases the appetite. When I took Zyprexa I developed a 'sleep-eating' problem where I would get up at night and eat whatever I could find. Then in the morning I had no memory of it. By the time I realized why I was gaining weight I had put on 30-40lbs. Fortunately I have been able to lose what I gained since I got off the drug.

[MyBestKids2]

Yes cheetah, I did the sleep walking thing. Crumbs of food all over the house.

http://www.talkaboutsleep.com/sleep-...leepeating.htm