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Taking zyprexa (olanzapine) (5mg) for anxiety but it making me too sleepy. is it okay to split the tablet in half for a lower dose ?
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Please: don't change your daily dosage without first talking to your doctor. Discuss taking a split dose or taking it at night. Take care.
Answered 5/26/2015
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Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa (olanzapine) has sedative effect & can cause dizziness. It is possible to split the tablet n half, but not easy since it is not scored. Talk to your doctor about prescribing the 2.5 mg. tablets.
Answered 5/27/2015
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