Could 80 mg of zyprexa hurt you?

Caroline H · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008

melissa · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008

Zyprexa is a medication for people with Alzheimer's, I'm pretty sure but not totally sure. So, why would you want to take that?

scully513 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008

The people answering questions on Yahoo are not pharmacists.

dizzysmilex · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008

Your doctor would know. Of course, you couldn't ask your doctor if you were coming by the drug illegally. In that case, don't chance it.

blinky42 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2008

It might. My son takes 20 mg every evening and the doctor said he is taking close to the maximum dosage. However, my son's friend takes a much higher dosage, but he is a giant of a guy and has been on this med for years and they slowly increased the dosage to what he is taking now, which is probably around 80 mg. If you just grabbed a zyprexa and took 80 mg and you have never taken this drug before or were taking a low dose, it could cause excessive sedation and possibly make you really sick to your stomach or worse. Don't take it if you are thinking of taking it, and if you have already taken it, go to the ER if you experience any strange symptoms.