I’m trying to taper down on meds, and I went from 7.5mg to 5mg zyprexa yesterday evening, but I had a hard time sleeping. I think the reduction might be too big, but 2.5mg is the smallest amount for these pills. But I called the pharmacy earlier, they said the pills I’m taking can’t be split/cut, then I called my doctor, and he said you could cut the pills if you want, so I don’t know who to believe.
I’m going from 7.5 to 5 of olanzapine tonight so I’m nervous about the sleep factor. I think if you get a pill cutter you could probably divide the dose.
I think maybe I’m going to call more pharmacies and get their recommendation. Maybe there’s another brand of olanzapine than the one I’m taking that can be cut. (or maybe the one I’m taking can be cut, and the person I spoke with earlier was wrong)
According to the crush and divde list to one of the biggest hospitals in my country olanazapine can be cut. The list does not mention anything about different brands.
I have been dividing them many times. No problems here.