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A member asked:

I eat divalproex,topiramate,olanzapine(bipolar). i want to reduce dosage of oleanz and add another anti psychosis, to improve symptoms, reduce side effects. is it advisable?

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Dosage adjustment: must be determined by your prescribing psychiatrist: do not attempt to do this on your own.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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