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Equivalent doses of Zyprexa & Zeldox

Equivalent doses of Zyprexa & Zeldox

What dosage of Zeldox would be equivalent to a 10 mg. dosage of Zyprexa if one were switching from the former to the latter because of concern about possible metabolic syndrome?
Age
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21
Sex
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Male
Weight
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220
Current Medications
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My son whose age and weight are indicated above is taking 10 mg of Zyprexa daily as a result of an acute psychotic episode last August.  
Drug Allergies
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none
Medical Conditions
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May have had a psychotic episode due to schizophrenia or due to daily marijuana/alcohol use.
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There is not an equivalent dose, but the starting dose for schizophrenia or psychotic depression for Zeldox (or Geodon) is 20 mg twice daily with a maximum of 80 mg twice daily.
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