Posted by biohazard2 on August 17, 2004, at 14:27:49
In reply to Re: Risperdal for Emotional/Depression relief...? » becksA, posted by Sad Panda on August 16, 2004, at 22:24:58
i started taking risperdal about 2 years ago for racing thoughts, anxiety, and depression. my psychologist suggested it for the racing thoughts. over the years my dosage increased to 4 mg. through my regular doctor.
earlier this year i started to see a psyciatrist for help as i was not getting better. he wondered why i was on risperdal for depression because it was not FDA approved for it.
he then added lexapro, and finally bumped that up to 20 mg. and i was feeling really good for a while, then the depression came back and he added lithium as i might be bp2 and he has now changed his mind on taking me off the risperdal for now.
i like risperdal, i takes away the anxious feelings and racing thoughts in the morning( the crazies). but about midday around 2 to 3 pm it seems to wear off.
my only concern now with risperdal is the increase risk of diabetes, as i am already overweight and diabetes runs in my family. so i will probally switch to Seroquel, plus it aids in sleep which i am having a problem with now.
well, that is my experience with it. hope this helps, and you get to feeling better soon!
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