Posted by thinkfast on January 18, 2005, at 11:37:47
In reply to Questions about Risperdal, posted by sdjeff on January 18, 2005, at 1:54:15
> Hi,
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> I might be discontinuing Zyprexa due to Metabolic Syndrome. Risperdal has been suggested. I have a few questions about it. My dx is Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features and Generalized anxiety Disorder.
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> 1. How is Risperdal on weight? I can handle a few more pounds, but not a lot.
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> 2. Is it good for Anxiety? The Zyprexa keeps anxiety in check for me.
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> 3. Is it sedating or activating? I've had bad luck with Abilify and Geodon. Too activating, agitating.
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> 4. How long does it take to work? Zyprexa took 3 months.
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> 5. Will it increase or decrease my appetite?
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> That's all for now, thanks.I can only compare Risperdal to seroquel since it's the only other AP i've taken...it's much less sedating than seroquel, and I would deffinently say it won't be activatin for you. I gained a ton of weight on seroquel, but not risperdal. Might make you more hungry though, especially for sweets & whatnot cuz of the histamine. Worked pretty good for anxiety too, but far too sedating for me.
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