Posted by jlo820 on August 12, 2003, at 11:49:52
In reply to Re: Risperdal PRN for Anxiety? » fachad, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2003, at 3:20:29
Could work, but I would try the benzodiazepines (minor tranquilizers) first. They would tend to be more effective on a PRN basis. The antipsychotics, especially the atypicals, often need to build up in your blood so it may take a couple of weeks for them to work - like ADs.
I have heard of using the antipsychotics for this purpose, but mostly for those who are very agitated (manic).
Like I said, I wouldn't consider it a first-line treatment.
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