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Apathy on Risperdal..Should I switch to Abilify?

Posted by fluffy on June 18, 2004, at 10:29:55

I'm bipolar II, rapid cycling, currently on 750mg of Depakote and .25mg of Risperdal. The Depakote has helped to slow down the rapid cycling. But I was still cycling between agitated panic and disconnected depressions (seemed more like negative symptoms of schizophrenia).

My doctor put me on .25 mg of Risperdal, which has helped with the agitation, sleep problems and memory problems. Only problem is...I have no desire anymore. I feel completely apathetic. I have been stuck in what feels like a mild depression since the risperdal kicked in. Everything just seems really colorless and boring.

While i don't want to feel the intense agitation and insomnia from going off Risperdal, I really want to feel alive again. (not just like I'm going through the motions).

Has anyone experienced this with Risperdal or other atypical AP's and had success with Abilify? As I understand it, Abilify is a dopamine AGONIST and ANTAGONIST. I feel the problem may be that Risperdal is only blocking my dopamine receptors, but not making enough available for me to feel any pleasure/reward.

Thanks,
Katy


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