Posted by JohnL on March 2, 2001, at 3:15:05
In reply to Zyprexa and side effects, posted by Michael F on March 1, 2001, at 22:39:25
> I started Zyprexa today with a dose of about one third of a 5mg tablet. Even with this tiny dose, I still experienced major sedation.
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> I am curious to know two things from Zyprexa users. Does the drowsiness go away in time? Also, what is the lowest dose of Zyprexa that anyone has taken and still benefited from it?
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> Thanks in advance to all replies!
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> MichaelHi Michael,
In most cases I am aware of the sedation does go away within one or two weeks. I find it best to take Zyprexa between 5:00 and 6:00 in the evening. This way the sedation kicks in just about the right time for bedtime (it seems to come on slowly), and doesn't have much sedative carryover into the next morning. I was heavily sedated when I started it, but that sedation just vanished in about a week. I sleep better now with Zyprexa, but it doesn't have a hangover or carryover anymore.I think minimum doses can be in the 2.5mg to 5mg range. Once you get used to it though, I think higher doses will not be a problem.
John
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