A member asked:

Will i lose weight of i reduce my zyprexa (olanzapine) dosage from 20mg to 10mg?

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Zyprexa (olanzapine) and weight: Yes, you can try reducing dose to 10 mg for 2 weeks and then 5 mg for 2 weeks and then even stop the medicine if do not see recurrence of system. Make sure you are working with a counselor or working with a friend or family to observe any negative symptoms during taper. Also try to drink plenty of water and avoid juices with too much sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Answered 3/2/2014

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