Posted by Natd on January 1, 2001, at 11:46:09
In reply to Re: To Scott, again » natg, posted by SLS on December 13, 2000, at 21:59:45
> > Hi Scott:
> > I'm in the same boat as you. 1 mg worked wonders and now the AD affect is gone.
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> That stinks.
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> How soon after you began Risperdal did it begin working? For how long did the improvement last?
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> > What to do?
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> 1. Give it more time at 1.0mg. If we are both fortunate, this initial "blip" is an indicator that a positive response will return after a longer period of time.
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> 2. Increase the dosage to 2.0mg and give it two weeks. I don't think that there is a therapeutic window for Risperdal (a situation in which it is possible to lose a response if the dosage is raised beyond a certain point). For this reason, I think it makes sense to raise the dosage if you can tolerate it. I'm just not sure that going above 2.0mg will provide any greater chance of responding. I'll need to look into this further.
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> > I increased to 2 mg today.
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> I just said that.
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> > We'll see what happens.
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> I've got my eyes crossed.
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> Please let me know how things go at 2.0mg. I am still hanging out at 1.0mg for now, but will be quick to move up if things don't break soon. I'll keep you informed.
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> > Sorry I have no answers for you, I wish I did.
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> Then just what in the heck am I doing talking to you for? :-)
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> > Finding the right dosage is quite tricky and mind- boggling to me.
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> To follow your progress through your drug trials will give me plenty of answers. You make one fine guinea pig.
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> > One last question, did you gain weight on Zyprexa?
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> Yes. The two times I have been on Zyprexa, I have gained weight. It definitely increased my appetite. It probably slows the body's metabolism as well. Double-whammy.
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> > I experienced more sedation on Zyprexa. I think I would probably give Zyprexa a try again if it were not for the horrible weight gain. I say this because I had no galactorrhea while I was on Zyprexa.
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> I got the impression that weight gain was not as obvious at 2.5mg. People definitely respond to this low a dosage when used for depression. At 5.0mg, I could see a trend towards needing a longer belt. I received some initial benefit at 2.5mg, so, hopefully, you will respond at a dosage of Zyprexa that produces a minimal and manageable tendency towards weight gain. It can't hurt to perform a short trial - 2 weeks maximum. You would then be in a better position to "weigh" the advantages versus the disadvantages of continued Zyprexa therapy.
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> > I'm rambling, thanks for listening!
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> Ditto.
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> > Best of Luck, it will get better : )
> > Please let us know how you are doing.
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> Ditto. Ditto.
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> - ScottHi Scott:
How's the Risperdal trial going?
Just wanted to touch base with you and see how you are doing.
I've been on 2 mg and I've added Mirapex to my it, I feel pretty good, too. WOW! I can't believe I said this!To answer your question, I got relief immediately with Risperdal. Sounds too good to be true?
After 2 months on it, the initial response faded and I got seriously depressed. My Doctor was lousy and he still does not want me on Risperdal.
He wants me to ditch it ( because of the Galactorrhea) but I won't. Maybe, down the road but not now.
He did mention that the Galactorrhea and irregular menses. were a side- effect and all that would be back to normal when I go off it.I haven't felt this good in years, if ever, I refuse to plunge in the dark dungeon when for the first time ever something is working for me.
Make sense?Am- I rambling again?
Happy New- Year and best of health to you,
Nat
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