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Was only on zyprexa (olanzapine) 2.5mg for about 2 months, cut down to 0.65 for the past week then stopped two days ago. will i have withdrawals ? very anxious

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Minimal: if you have gone two days off Zyprexa (olanzapine) the only thing you would be concerned about would be lack of coverage ( for mood stabilization or psychosis )

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Answered 9/27/2017

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