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I take 5mg zyprexa (olanzapine) for sleep i go to sleep around 10pm what time should i get up?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa (olanzapine): 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep per night is adequate for most adults.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/17/2014

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