- Are there any other medications for Bipolar2 that won't make you gain weight? 27th August 2006
... over two years without gaining weight, they added risperdal and that made me gain weight, but then I stopped taking...
... Risperdal is among the worst, I gained 30 pounds. I stopped...
- eight year old son has bipolar disorder 26th August 2006
... One med cocktail (for the 14 year old) is Depakote, Risperdal & Focalin. The other child is on Depakote & Concerta...
- Are you taking more then 250mg of Lamictal? 23rd August 2006
... tried adding in other meds along with the Lamictal... risperdal , buspar, trazodone-I wasn't on any of those for more...
- Coffeegirl2 23rd August 2006
... healthy weight.....although now that she is on the Risperdal we are dealing with the weight that comes with being...
... utritional needs met.
Thanks for reassurimg me about the Risperdal . Erin is home now for her last long weekend (until...
- Military Doctor Predicament 22nd August 2006
... these 2 years with great results (have tried adding risperdal , trazodone, buspar). I have a very difficult time...
- Think meds are making me worse 18th August 2006
... you've been using. There are antipsychotic drugs ( risperdal , zyprexa, etc) that might help. I sympathize with...
- coming off of risperdal 2 mg 17th August 2006
... I have been taking 50 mg risperdal consta injections biweekly for over 2.5 yrs. I just...
... I take 4 mg of risperdal daily and recently stopped for a week and didn't experience...
... Dear Three,
My Son Was Put On Risperdal January 2006. We (his Doc & I & My Son)
Agreed To...
- BP meds stunting creativity? 17th August 2006
... it's more like spinning.)
BTW, I'm on Paxil & Risperdal & am having significant weight-gain. Does anyone have ... experience with that? My Risperdal has just been increased to 1 mg (which I realize is...
- Alternatives to Seroquel? 15th August 2006
... psychotics the choices we got from our daughter's pdoc were Risperdal , Geodon or Seroquel. Another is Zyprexa but I have...
... went on to Zyprexa.
Since then, I've switched to Risperdal , which also does some great things, it really seems ... doctor says it's more weight-neutral than Zyprexa. Risperdal isn't as dramatic of a change for me, but it seems...
- Scared...don't know what to do. 15th August 2006
... some of the atypical antipsychotics like Abilify, Risperdal , Seroquel, and Geodon. Do you know what med your...
- Lamictal and weight gain 15th August 2006
... from what I have researched.
When I researched Risperdal it said it was wieght neutral and yet my daughter...
... from what I have researched.
When I researched Risperdal it said it was wieght neutral and yet my daughter ... Goody:)
I gained 30 pounds while I was taking Risperdal . During the month that I stopped taking it, I lost...
... was first diagnosed over 2 years ago, I was put on Risperdal and Lamictal. . . I gained weight which is doubly ... very sensitive about weight. My pdoc took me off the Risperdal after only 1 month. I lost the weight almost immediately...
... I gained 30 pounds while I was taking Risperdal , I've recently switched to Lamictal and have lost ... 15 of those pounds. Risperdal was the devil....
- For parents of bipolar children 15th August 2006
... Depression. She so far is responsive to one med Risperdal for her manic symptoms but yet has to be stabilized ... diagnosed and treated that I understood it. On the Risperdal she can now be reasoned with.....like when I tell ... term. If the shots you are talking about are the Risperdal there is a chance that they need to find another med ... if he is not responding to it. Often Risperdal will make a child more irritable and agitated and...
- He won't take med's should I give up trying to change his mind? 13th August 2006
... before that happens.
When she was placed on the Risperdal it was amazing how different things were....we were...
- medications that have helped? 12th August 2006
... drug is prescribed...I have had the best luck with risperdal and seroquel. But keep in mind everyone reacts differently...
- New and hoping i am in the right place 11th August 2006
... meds has got to be the hardest. My daughter is on Risperdal and they tried Trileptal and she developed a rash ... me (my daughter already has gained weight with the Risperdal ). And so we are going to SLOWLY titrate Lamictal...
- What exactly is rapid cycling? 11th August 2006
... need an atypical anti-psychotic (Seroquel, Zyprexa, Risperdal , etc.) or the addition of an SSRI (ONLY if they're...
- Did hysterectomy help? 10th August 2006
... anxious!). When I get really out of control, I take Risperdal - which is a life saver (but it makes you fat).
...
- Risperdal FDA question. 10th August 2006
... in my understanding that my daughter will be on the Risperdal for quite sometime with careful monitoring. And while...
... Risperdal is used for bipolar mania, schizoaffective disorder ... years and trust me almost every psychiatrist uses risperdal for long term treatment. I just recently stopped 2 ... .5 yrs of 50 mg risperdal consta injections i was given biweekly. I have schizoaffect ... seroquel pills. It might be a good idea to only take risperdal during periods of mania but alot of psychiatrists...
- Concerned About Side Effects of Meds 6th August 2006
... My daughter has been on Risperdal 1.5mg for about 6 weeks now and Trileptal 600mg for...
... THere is a warning on the Risperdal label that says to avoid direct exposure to sunlight...
... Thanks, Ronniesteers.....I had a feeling that the Risperdal had a sun sensitivity warning that I read about.. ... into the pdoc as well.....you seem to know about the Risperdal and one concern I have from research is my daughter ... on which will involve change in behaviors but the Risperdal seems to have gotten us to a point of finally being...
... residual weight gain from Zoloft as well as some from the Risperdal and has self esteem issues as it is. Everything in ... with all of that. However, in conjunction with the Risperdal we will now have two meds with TD and liver problems...
... and antimanic) that would mean that we go off the Risperdal . More importatnly she told me that she recalled ... eliminate the use of an antidepressant. Also....with the Risperdal the doctor may have to add Abilify to counteract the...
... danger. Whether you pick Zyprexa, Seroquel, or stay on Risperdal , all are atypical anti-psychotics, which mean potential...
... sides to her just in seeing her response so far to the Risperdal she is able to be reasoned with, the iritability is ... when Erin was able to share with me how she knew the Risperdal was working when she went shopping and didn't have ... 3 lbs she put on in the last 6 weeks while on the Risperdal it only convinced me that we have to try our best...
... misdiagnosed but I am seeing some response from the Risperdal and I look for the signs......and the signs point ... components that need working on as well. And now that the Risperdal has alleviated the irritability/agitation we are more...
... fingers crossed that this will work well with the Risperdal . We don't expect to see any response at this level...
- Is it possible to be diagnosed with Bipolar and ??? 5th August 2006
... daughter was just recently diagnosed and is currently on Risperdal and Trileptal. The doctor decided not to treat the...
- Scared, Need Risperdal/Depakote advise... 4th August 2006
... by any means right now, but I am suppossed to start risperdal 0.25 mg once a day, and depakote 250 mg twice a day...
... by any means right now, but I am suppossed to start risperdal 0.25 mg once a day, and depakote 250 mg twice a day...
... psychotrophic drugs used.
My daughter started the Risperdal about 6 weeks ago...started on .25mg and is up to...
... Dear Amanda,
My Son Was Put On Risperdal And Depakote. He Gained Lots Of Weight But I Wish...
- BP meds. issues... 2nd August 2006
... some reason stay on meds. regularly. I have been on risperdal , lamictal, zoloft, and its hard for my psch to know...
- BP meds. issues... 2nd August 2006
... some reason stay on meds. regularly. I have been on risperdal , lamictal, zoloft, and its hard for my psch to know...
- Risperdal Tachycardia 31st July 2006
... My daughter started Risperdal and when I researched it one of the concerns I had...
- Is this RISPERAL WITHDRAWL?? 27th July 2006
... Hello,
My daughter has been on Risperdal for about 2 years at either .25 or half of that.. ... in less than 8 days......he said it has to be the risperdal ....I think ZOloft...........but anyway..........my...
... her stomach. She stopped that and was started on Risperdal around 6 weeks ago and is on 1.5mg at present. We ... it is the Zoloft that is causing the weight gain. Risperdal , from my research is weight neutral but every person...
... I took Risperdal for a year and gained 30 pounds, I've been taking...
... One of the more common side effects of risperdal is weight gain. I've heard of young children gaining ... 20 lbs in 1 month.
My 6yo son was on risperdal ---2.0mg. we stopped all his meds cold turkey. We had ... legs are too short---but 7 slim is way too big.
Risperdal shouldn't really have "withdrawl" symtpoms per say...
... They took me off risperdal because of weight gain. The worst is Depakote. That...
... fusion-I took risperdal for 2 years and I gained about 25 pds. I went off ... months ago and switched to wellbutrin. I went off the risperdal very
gradually, I was at 1mg a day .50am .50pm. We...
... Allilisa ~ I was wondering if once you were off the Risperdal if you lost any of the weight. Since posting her ... my daughter has gained about 15 pounds on the Risperdal 1.5mg (some of it was from the Zoloft as well which ... appreciate hearing how you are doing since being off the Risperdal .
Thanks ~ Goody:)...
... I have lost most of my weight since I went off the risperdal . I feel better
just because of that. I think the ... risperdal was making me feel so dull and
larthargic, that...
- Bipolar Disorder and Eating Disorders 27th July 2006
... meds that they might give you. When I was put on Risperdal , i gained insane amounts of weight and freaked out...
- Dual diagnosis? advice needed... 27th July 2006
... suicidal thoughts) Once she was diagnosed and started on Risperdal she finally came to a realization. When she had shoplifted ... understand that it was part of her disorder.....the Risperdal is working in the sense of curbing the impulsive tendencies ... share them with your pdoc and perhaps he will add Risperdal or something like it (I heard Seroquel and Geoden...
- Zyprexa safe alone? 19th July 2006
... with an atypical anti-psychotic (Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal , etc.), SSRI (Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, etc.), and/or...
- feeling "lost" now im stabilised 19th July 2006
... about trying an atypical anti-psychotic (Zyprexa, Risperdal , Seroquel, etc.), as they're sometimes used to augument...
- Did anyone go through denial when they were diagnosed? 18th July 2006
... me!!! That is until recently when she started the Risperdal .....finally she is able to admit that she is depressed...
- Husband is in hospital under court order 18th July 2006
... Elvia ~ Glad to hear the visit went well.:) The Risperdal and Depakote are meds that work quickly so that may...
- Medication w/BP and Depression 18th July 2006
... tendency to help with the depression as well. I believe risperdal and seroquel are two of them. Suprisingly my daughter ... positive for Major Depression and the pdoc started her on Risperdal trying to avoid the SSRI's that should be avoided...
... antipsychotics include aripiprazole (Abilify), risperidone ( Risperdal ), clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine...
... diabetes with them, too, so if you can steer clear of Risperdal and Seroquel, I would. The SSRI's are funny in that...
- Boobies still hurting and growing, side effect? 16th July 2006
... Hi, Strawberry:) My daughter is on Risperdal and they said that one of the side effects would be...
- A question for those who are stable 12th July 2006
... I have been wondering the same. My daughter is on Risperdal ...she started on .5mg on 6/24....she was increased...
- Wellbutrin ? 28th June 2006
... , xanax (when needed) and recently stopped taking risperdal . Hope that helps you....
- Pediatric Bipolar (5 year old) 25th June 2006
... still gets treatment. He's currently on Depakote and Risperdal .
He's also had a disgnosis of ADHD (from the psychologis...
- Work, Idiots and Bi-Polar 24th June 2006
... ? And how long???? My daughter is just starting Risperdal and it has the side effect of increasing prolactin...
- Aggression & Abuse 21st June 2006
... issue with anger before a year long treatment with Risperdal shots and alot of therapy. I am now off the meds...
- I Had A Great Day, Today! 20th June 2006
... DOCS SUGGESTIONS AND THEY
USED THEM. HE IS NOT OFF RISPERDAL FOR 11 DAYS HE IS LOSING WEIGHT
AND THE FEMALE BREASTS...
- I finally have an answer 19th June 2006
... him to be unable to eat solid food. (I suspect the Risperdal is the main culprit there but can not get a doctor ... with my theory - blood clots are a side effect of Risperdal ). So he had major abdominal surgery to fix the blood...
- Havn't posted in a while.... 16th June 2006
... It Is Hard To Express. But He Did Tell Me What On Risperdal Along He Felt Like Something Was Missing Or Out
Or...
- A Long Walk With My Bipolar Son 14th June 2006
... Know My Son Just Wants Out. But They Havnt Replaced
Risperdal Yet And I Want They To Do That Before He Comes Home...
- Could This Be the Light At the End of The Tunnel?? 13th June 2006
... Not Break Anything In My House Since He Was On The Risperdal .
I Just Wish I Had Been Personly By Anyone On Earth ... A Week To Get Weighed. So The Dep I Like But
The Risperdal I Don't For Him. I Did Read Somewhere Girls Do Better ... On The
Risperdal . I'm Going To Me The New Psy Team Tommorrow. I Will...
... would best benefit Erin and suggested either Seroquel, Risperdal or Geoden. I asked her what diagnosis she was treating ... from the hospital. The psychiatrist felt that the Risperdal would be the best med of choice to treat Erin. She ... she agreed to get her off of it and just begin the Risperdal . We had discussed weight gain and she thought of ... the three meds Erin should start with the Risperdal .
Okay.....tell me about this med....it seems from ... with. So I really need you guys to let me know how Risperdal is as a drug. Did any of you gain weight on this ... tried. I am guessing that if Erin responds to the Risperdal that they may lean more towards Bipolar....what do...
... would stabilize his condition. I recall him taking Risperdal for a bit but don't remember any details. I will...
... spoke with my son and I was mistaken. He was never on risperdal . He said it was a second generation antipsychotic ... doing well. Sorry I can't be of any help with the risperdal ....
... Goody - Skye took Depakote and Risperdal when she was first diagnosed. By the way, her very ... would put a thirteen year old girl on Depakote and Risperdal . He changed her meds to the Trileptal and Seroquel ... tremendously.
In summary, I really can't say if the Risperdal was bad for her or not because it could have been ... reading these posts). It's the same drug class as Risperdal (antipsychotic), so I can't see why it would matter ... may be different and it may not do as well as the Risperdal would. No one knows that answer until she tries them...
... son.
Donna ~ I did some further research on the Risperdal and found it to be listed as "weight neutral" and ... The only thing that I am concerned about is that the Risperdal increases Diabetes by 50% and also increases cholesterol ... meds do this as well so I decided that to give the Risperdal a try and see how Erin responds to it. She had her...
... see very little improvement if any.
Okay....the Risperdal ....she is on day #4 at .5mg....we saw her yesterday ... today. So I guess it may be her just adjusting to the Risperdal . She tells me that she feels less depressed and feels...
... is definitely a plus.
Okay.....we are on .5mg of Risperdal on day #12......the team is meeting today. I am wondering ... about Risperdal working all on it's own. I know it is categorized...
... Hi Goody.
As you know, Risperdal is classified as an anti psychotic agent that was...
... important for her overall success. She increased the Risperdal to 1mg 2 days ago and will continue to do so until...
... have her crying. I am wondering if the increase in Risperdal has something to do with that??? When I asked her...
...
As far as Erin...I am not too confident that the Risperdal is working. She has been on it for almost 3 weeks...
... is this characteristic behavior of Bipolar???? The Risperdal is suppose to help with impulsivity allowing Erin...
... that med or combination of meds. We have been on the Risperdal since the June 24....that's around 3 weeks now......
... of Bipolar NOS (not otherwise specific). We're on Risperdal ....I asked her how she thought Erin was doing. She ... Erin's diagnosis of Major Depression and whether the Risperdal would help with that she asked me about the AD's she ...
She feels that she would like to increase the Risperdal to 1.5mg (we are at 1mg now) and start sending Erin ... also stated that if Erin were not responding to the Risperdal she would have walked out of the family therapy with ... and cursing and all. She also stated that with the Risperdal she may have to add the Abilify if the Prolactin levels ... doctor's hesitation in adding a modd stabilizer if the Risperdal will do what we all want to do. But can Risperdal ... doctor doesn't want to add anything until she get's the Risperdal to a therapeutic level and sees the overall response...
... my two cents but I don't really know anything about Risperdal . I would say that the doctor is behaving responsibly ... when she gets the results she's expecting from the Risperdal she'll evaluate how Erin is doing and will then proceed...
... of evaluating Erin's response at home while on the Risperdal . I am sure that we will see it's effect while Erin ... definitely progress. When I asked her if she thought the Risperdal was helping she said yes but that she feels that maybe ... be added before she goes home.
I think that the Risperdal is allowing Erin to rationalize information enough...
... Hi, all:) Erin's risperdal was increased from 1mg to 1.5mg. She had her first...
- So confused...questions??? 12th June 2006
... Depakote, and Tegretol, and the atypical anti-psychotics Risperdal , Zyprexa, and Seroquel. Lithium is often touted as...
- manic and miserable 7th June 2006
... different medications. I was prescribed Geodon and Risperdal by past doctors and had terrible responses to both...
- Problems with Drugs and Alcohol 5th June 2006
... I do currently take medication, lithium (600mg), risperdal , wellbutrin and Xanax (when needed). My doctor and...
- Excessive Sweating? 22nd May 2006
... don't know if one of the meds I am taking (Lithium, Risperdal , Wellbutrin) is causing this? I am too young for menopause...
- Lithium,Zyprexa or Hospital 19th May 2006
... with Zyprexa? I'm starting to take it in place of Risperdal . I just started Lithium (again) and I am staying...
... will not ruin me. Besides Zyprexa, Seroquel, and Risperdal , what other anti-psychotics are out there? I can...
... me personally, Zyprexa has been a total lifesaver. Risperdal didn't control my symptoms at all, Geodon made me...
- When did you know you couldn't work anymore? 13th May 2006
... extremely hesitant to put me on disability. She put me on risperdal ( with my other meds: lamictal, effexor and klonopin...
- Maybe Bipolar II, Treatable? 10th May 2006
... moment...probably going to get it changed. I also take Risperdal , mainly for paranoia, but it also helps depression...
- Now I'm confused 7th May 2006
... comes to shove (small brief application) ~ I might try Risperdal and hope for a mental/mood mule-kick !!!
It SO...
- BPD Mixed State, Will any med work? :o( 6th May 2006
... subtle side effects.
Right now, I am on Lamictal and Risperdal . I just had an increase, so I'm waiting for it to...
- Feeling manicky and restless and risperdal 2nd May 2006
... Hello
Ive been on Risperdal now for a month and find it to be very calming after...
... so after trying Abilify with no luck we are trying Risperdal . Crossing my fingers here. As far as a mood stablizer...
- Medication Failure 21st April 2006
... medication resistent? I am happy to announce that the Risperdal has made the people in my computer screen go away...
... I'm on 1mg of Risperdal , and so far, it's helping. That seems to be the only...
- Bipolar anxiety 20th April 2006
... know what you are taking for it. I am taking Lithium, Risperdal Wellbutrin and Xanax as needed. Thanks....
- Risperdal? 18th April 2006
... I'm currently taking Risperdal at 0.5mg along with Lamictal. I have to take it for...
... we'd decreased it back down...so we're hoping this risperdal helps....
- Teen daughter hyposexuality/mania 10th April 2006
... diagnosed with BP, but is on concerta for ADHD and risperdal for oppositional defiance disorder. I see the pediatrician...
... young to be diagnosed as BP but when I asked about the risperdal , he told me it was for the oppositional defiance disorder...
- BiPolar I vs BiPolar II 4th April 2006
... will get some kind of reaction to it. I do keep Risperdal around if I have a bad manic episode. Those are happening...
- Bipolar I - only one "episode"? 4th April 2006
... etc) and/or an atypical anti-psychotic (Zyprexa, Risperdal , Seroquel, etc) right away! People who are bipolar...
... etc) and/or an atypical anti-psychotic (Zyprexa, Risperdal , Seroquel, etc) right away! People who are bipolar...
- AHHHH! Just want to scream!!!! 28th March 2006
... be diagnosed as bipolar although he has her on the risperdal for oppositional defiance disorder and concerta for ... I wanted my daughter's meds changed. His reply was risperdal is the drug of choice. I told him tough, that it did...
- I desperatley need help ASAP 22nd March 2006
... palpitations, not fun. So for a couple years I've been on Risperdal 2mgs, and Klonopin too(for sleep).
I only feel bad ... were You I'd get off Depakote as soon as possible!!! Risperdal may help you again after all.
God Bless You!
Katie...
- Bipolar not ADHD????? 9th March 2006
... ritalin was prescribed. She was switched to Concerta and Risperdal about two years ago. As of late, it appears that she...
- Question? 19th February 2006
... has any one take depakote and risperdal together i am and i have side effects from one of...
- need some advice 15th February 2006
... find positive thoughts for. currently im on 0.5 mg of risperdal , 0.25mg of clonazapam 3 times a day, and 75mg of zoloft ... . ive only felt relief with the risperdal , some of my thoughts were more controlled and organized...
... has been antipsychotic medications, currently it is risperdal . My doctor does not however ever insist I am not scizophren...
... has been antipsychotic medications, currently it is risperdal . ...That's the one that works for my anxiety. But...
- Is he BP? Please help! 9th February 2006
... questionnaire and YES, he is BP. She is starting him on Risperdal for the highs, and in 2 weeks will start him on an ... anti-depressant (because the Risperdal does not help the lows). I would greatly appreciate...
... going to be a ruff road ahead for him,let's hope the risperdal works,& without any bad side effects.Should take a ... mood stablizer. Lot's of new meds for bipolar now, risperdal is an older med,proven to work.You going to the doctor...
- Abilify - new med instead of Zyprexa 27th January 2006
... Abilify to be as wonderful a med as I have-it replaced Risperdal for me-it is more "weight neutral" than Zyprexa, I...
... Abilify to be as wonderful a med as I have-it replaced Risperdal for me-it is more "weight neutral" than Zyprexa, I ... -----------------
I'm going to be switching from Risperdal to Abilify this week. I'm just gaining to much damn...
- Risperdol during pregnancy. 22nd January 2006
... am taking 10mg of Lexapro in the morning and 1mg of Risperdal at night, in conjunction with 2 tylenol pms.
There...
... I have just started takingthe risperdal . Did you gain alot of weight on it? I am terrified...
... Hi,
I'm on 2mgs of Risperdal . I have read that most all meds for Bipolar, are NOT...
- Child switching meds-Desprate...need HELP! 14th January 2006
... well on his normal meds (Seroquel, 200 MG 2x daily, Risperdal , .25 mg. to .5 mg (depending on how he is that day...
... lithium yet? My son did great on it. He was on lithium, risperdal and tegretol and was actually doing well.
We never...
... With Jace I guess it was Depakote, Seroquel, and Risperdal .
Just lucky to still have my sanity!
Thanks...
- White Chestnut? 28th December 2005
... my head.
I tried anti-psychotics. Got up to 2mg Risperdal at the most and it did not help these things. So...
- does my 9 yr old daughter have bipolar? 15th December 2005
... loud play, hyper and impulsive.
I just gave her risperdal for the first time and am hoping she will feel normal...
... belonging to the SSRI group. You were wise to give her Risperdal - who suggested that? Risperdal is an atypical anti...
- Thirsty from depakote or symbyax? 12th December 2005
... something? If it is, i was taking a similar med called risperdal which gave me extreme dry mouth....
- Mom of Bipolar Child...Question! 7th December 2005
... Tiimes a day), Seroquel (200 Mg. 2 times a day), and Risperdal (.25 Mg. 2 times a day). It works, but not as well...
- Bipolar and pregnant ??? 8th November 2005
... of the atypical anti-psychotics (Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal ) or lithium and other mood stabilizers, but I do know...
- Open Question for all diagnosed with BipolarI&II 26th October 2005
... Went to his office and he Rx'd Seroquel and a little Risperdal in addition to my mood stabilizer-Lithium. Well, after ... month or two-I was up to 1200 mg of Seroquel and 9 mg Risperdal !!! :)
You'd think that was enough, huh-well I...
... have 2 step sons, Their mother has them on Carbatrol, Risperdal , some new AD&D Med and Lamital (or something like...
... could barely walk, and had pseudo parkinson from Risperdal . I was also put on Ambien to help me sleep and that ... times already for this. One time just to go off the Risperdal with the Pseudo Parkinson at a regular hospital. ...
- best mood stabilizer? 3rd August 2005
... and not too much after i hope to be able to go of of risperdal as well...
