Zyprexa comes in six different strengths, ranging from 2.5 mg to 20 mg. Your healthcare provider will recommend an appropriate dosage for your situation based on your age, the condition being treated, and other factors.
The recommended starting Zyprexa dosage for treating manic or mixed episodes in
bipolar disorder is 10 mg to 15 mg once daily. Once your bipolar symptoms are improved, your healthcare provider may choose to stop treatment or keep you on Zyprexa at doses of 5 mg to 20 mg per day. The recommended starting dose for treating schizophrenia is 5 mg to 10 mg once daily. If your symptoms do not improve, your healthcare provider may adjust your dosage as needed.
(Click Zyprexa Dosage for more information on when and how to take Zyprexa, to find dosing guidelines for the treatment of bipolar depression and treatment-resistant depression, and for tips on using this drug.)
