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My son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. his dosage is 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he is tapering down. he is grimacing and talking to himself again. can it return when not taking it. what are the signs of not taking the right dosage?

Q: my son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. his dosage is 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he is tapering down. he is grimacing and talking to himself again. can it return when not taking it. what are the signs of not taking the right dosage?

: It is not uncommon for these patients to skip or hide their doses. If their tissue level of the meds decline symptoms they aid are likely to return. I would discuss your concerns with his treatment team.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

It is not uncommon for these patients to skip or hide their doses. If their tissue level of the meds decline symptoms they aid are likely to return. I would discuss your concerns with his treatment team.

Answered 12/11/2021

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A member asked:

My son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. his dosage is 30 milligrams of zyprexa. i think he is tapering down. he is grimacing and talking to himself again. can it return when not taking it. what are the signs of not taking the right dosage?

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