How To Withdraw Zyprexa Slowly Without Any Side Effects?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

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Sat, 24 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : Can you take someone off zyprexa cold turkey after taking it for six months?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its dangerous

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

No, you should not stop the Zyprexa cold turkey. It belongs to a group called Benzodiazepine which do present with serious side effects of withdrawal if stopped suddenly.

I recommend it to be stopped on a tapering basis to have a smooth and safe withdrawal.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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