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My dad is bipoler. He is on 10mg of zyprexa daily. He has been on his medicine for 10 years. He's having a manic episode. He is delusional. Can I give him an extra zyprexa to help. He refuses to go to a doctor.
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If he is not ready to along with you, you meet his treating doctor for dose adjustment
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