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What is the highest daily dose of zyprexa that you have seen. there is a doctor that is prescribing 80 mg daily po. when the dose was questioned the doctor reported that they have prescribed as much as 120mg daily before. does this seem high?

Q: what is the highest daily dose of zyprexa that you have seen. there is a doctor that is prescribing 80 mg daily po. when the dose was questioned the doctor reported that they have prescribed as much as 120mg daily before. does this seem high?

: According to my readings, in very special psychiatric disorders doses up to 80 mgs have been used. 20 to 60 mgs/day Is really considered a high dose in serious psychiatric disorders.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

According to my readings, in very special psychiatric disorders doses up to 80 mgs have been used. 20 to 60 mgs/day Is really considered a high dose in serious psychiatric disorders.

Answered 7/27/2021

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A member asked:

What is the highest daily dose of zyprexa that you have seen. there is a doctor that is prescribing 80 mg daily po. when the dose was questioned the doctor reported that they have prescribed as much as 120mg daily before. does this seem high?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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