- Abilify 23rd July 2005
... me except make me tired and fat. And after being on risperdal for 2 years and gaining over 45 pounds from it, because ... to normal... because theres a certain ingredient in Risperdal that makes them all ****ed up....
- I was looking for a sign ....... 6th June 2005
... the abyss...
Thank goodness, I just re-checked my Risperdal supplies !!!
Marvin 4(you)2 ;)...
- Wellbutrin SR and mood stabilizer 30th May 2005
... I have recently had to add Effexor. I am also on Risperdal and Klonipin (just to let ya know). Everyone's body...
- Overmedicated and I don't think it is working 18th May 2005
... Okay so currently I am on 200mg Lamictal, 1 mg Risperdal , 4 mg Klonipin, 300 mg Welbutrin XL and 75 mg Effexor...
- The effects of Lamictal.... 21st April 2005
... told it would and to take it at night, I also take Risperdal (for paranoia and the mania) and Klonipin. I have...
- Gabitril Question 20th April 2005
... available. Before jail I was on 30 Mg of Abilify, 4 Mg of Risperdal , 20 Mg of Lexapro and 300 Mg of Effexor daily. In...
- SEROQUEL & ER 10th April 2005
... effect happens to me. I was thinking about trying risperdal , but on its web site it lists rapid heaart beat as...
- Similar to zyprexa 10th April 2005
... clozapine)
Geodon (ziprasidone)
Remeron (mirtazepine)
Risperdal (risperidone)
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Zyprexa (olanzapine...
- (Polls?) Have any of YOU been OK'd to limit your meds "on your own" by your Pdoc or ? 5th April 2005
... intolerable side effects...anyway, my doc put me on risperdal a few months back which seemed to work ok....just ... as needed basis....i have since stopped taking the risperdal (havent told doc yet, shame on me)....my divorce is ... til my divorce got underway.....i do still have my risperdal at hand though if i feel myself sprialing again.....
- Irritability??? 4th April 2005
...
The mood stabilizers helped me the most. I loved risperdal but, got tics on it. That was a dream at helping me...
- About Klonopin? 1st April 2005
... emotions right now...
I'd considered asking about Risperdal ...
I haven't done the formal "depression, etc....
- Bi polar in children 18th March 2005
... pharmacist...
My question...
They first developed Risperdal for Alzhiemer's patients (to settle them down with...
- pms? 17th March 2005
... pronounced with bipolar and i know it is with me....i'm on risperdal which can also be taken as needed so he suggested...
- Another "what could it be" question 3rd March 2005
... if it is the bi-polar itself, the anti-psychotic ( Risperdal ), or the Lithium?
My personality is gone. I use...
... you for your responses. My pdoc told me to up my Risperdal . I am not sure how much I believe her.
Will keep...
... The Risperdal may be helping. I can't tell too much of a difference...
... Well, the risperdal didn't work, so we switched to Abilify. That didn...
- New here ?about risperdal 25th February 2005
... not on a host of meds.
The wife cound not take risperdal . She had some severe side effects....
... I am on Risperdal as well and I can relate to the "blank cotton ball...
- My life is like a computer that constantly has to be rebooted 22nd February 2005
... miniscule trycycles (spelling=pun) - I decided to NOT use Risperdal - but first try a good old bottle of whiskey. Sacre...
- Daughter with Bipolar? 22nd February 2005
... changed she has been on seroquel... abilify.. and risperdal l.. the 31st of july i had to admit her into a phyc ... kelp her on the 60 mg strattera...tenex and upper her risperdal to 4mg..i feel shes not adhd she can work for 4 hrs...
- anti anxiety 20th February 2005
... avail. Im on lamictal and 1500mg litium as well as risperdal . The verdect is still out as I just started lamictal...
- Hey guys, Im new and learning to deal, any advice? 20th February 2005
... weight gain from the lamictal and a breif period on risperdal . As I also have an eating disorder the weight gain...
- Abilify? Geodon? Lamictal? 18th February 2005
... worked tremendously for me. My doc also put me on risperdal and took me off pretty quickly because of weight gain ... made me gain weight too, but not nearly as bad as the risperdal . Whatever you do, with the lamictal tart as slowly...
- Is anyone on Lamictal? 15th February 2005
... it was gained with lamictal and a nasty 2 months on Risperdal ....
- Hey all. Coming off parnate :( 14th February 2005
... Abilify, Geodon, Deroguel, Zyprexa (weight gain), Risperdal (weight gain)
Those are the newest ones out, Abilfy...
- just found out and now scared 9th February 2005
... learning of this disease, the only pill im on now is risperdal she said that she needed to get my moods at a stable...
- Help! I need sleep! 2nd February 2005
... spouse of that.
Conversely, I've heard a bit of Risperdal can help (not a lot). I would recommend avoiding...
- Anyone have this? 30th January 2005
... to me... and now that he has been on zyprexan then Risperdal he had another episode last week .. it lasted about...
- Risperdal anyone on it? 17th January 2005
... Hello, I am on Risperdal , and it works well for me. I am on 4mgs. Zyprexa didn...
... Hi my husband just got switched from zyprexa to risperdal .. can anyone tell me if they are on this drug and ... about 10 years.. thank you meljo
My daughter was on Risperdal for a few years. The med really helped her with hallucinati ... side effects. Good luck:)
p.s. eventually we left Risperdal and tried Abilify. So far so good...its been almost...
- from zyprexa to welbutrin xl 15th January 2005
... welbutrin xl... and also switched him from zeyprexa to Risperdal .... thanks for your help
mejo...
... Hi,
I am on both risperdal and welbutrin (those are the two you were talking...
... Dj thank you for your response... the risperdal and wellbutrin xl are not working well for my husband...
- out of food 10th January 2005
... daughter who was on Depakote also had issues with Risperdal and craving all kinds of food, yet again the frozen...
- Help with meds 29th December 2004
... sleep during the manic phases.
The doc tried me on risperdal for my racing thoughts and the guy in the back of...
... everyone.
For instance, depakote makes me suicidal. Risperdal makes me hallucinate.
But, they might well not...
- New Here! 20th December 2004
... voices stopped)...
There's this "stuff" called Risperdal that was initially given to Alzheimer's patients to...
- Anyone on Abilify? 13th December 2004
... and such. I am having problems with side effects on Risperdal . Need to change, but have already tried Seroquel...
... hi....my doc wants to switch me to abilify from risperdal but it's too terribly expensive....i have bad insurance...
... and such. I am having problems with side effects on Risperdal . Need to change, but have already tried Seroquel...
- Mood stabilizer questions 12th December 2004
... Effexor, Seroquel, Clonazapam, and recently started Risperdal which I think needs up a little.
Gail...
- menstrual irregularities and meds????? 12th December 2004
... hi...i have been on risperdal for 4 months now and haven't had a period in 4 months ... .... risperdal can raise prolactin levels which can cause periods...
- More Lamictal questions 10th December 2004
... i have w/ other meds...i might try it again if the risperdal side effects dont level off....
just make sure you...
- Have they burned all the books, yet ??? 10th December 2004
... not certain (if and when) I ingest the first dose of Risperdal - that I'll ever think quite as clearly or be able...
... succombing my residual "brain" to the effects of " Risperdal "...
We entertained (for lack of a better word) ... continent !!!
The very THING I'd considered taking Risperdal in an attempt to achieve !!!
AND, George Dickel...
- Topamax Questions 9th December 2004
... hi...i was on topamax for awhile, added to risperdal ....i didnt experience insomnia at all but that may ... have been because the risperdal is like an elephant tranquilizer for me...i also didn...
- A BP Christmas Carol for 2004... 7th December 2004
...
I'm about as close as I can get to getting some Risperdal (but it's a little like a Roman Catholic reverting...
- I need help 4th December 2004
... Pdoc as there are meds that can help. I have taken Risperdal in the past for anger. There are a lot a bipolars...
- BP, anxiety, the blues & self-esteem 3rd December 2004
... the ready (and have wondered about getting a bit of Risperdal - but I'm a little scared of it)...
The way you ... but I'm more scared of offending HER, than I am of Risperdal !!!
PPS ~ Hey Muddy - check out the "stars" !!...
- Aggression 29th November 2004
... borderline personality. However, I did just start on Risperdal yesterday to hopefully help with these rages.
I...
- Doctor joke... 26th November 2004
... continues - I've already considered experimenting with Risperdal ... I've been reading strands HERE about it (which ... explosive diarhea)...
My wife cringes at the thought of Risperdal , as do I...
My father was exactly the same, but...
- Medication Question: Risperdol and Lithium 31st October 2004
... no success...too many side effects....i'm now on risperdal which knocks me out cold so i take it at bedtime. ... wellbutrin both to combat the morning tiredness from the risperdal and hopefully to help the weight issue....it also ... helps with the lingering depression that the risperdal doesnt completely control...so far this combo is working ... seems to be under control...one more thing about the risperdal though...it has raised my prolactin level to the point...
... Polly !!!
Thanks for the additional info about risperdal ...
You didn't mention the AMOUNT you are taking...
... Yo back at ya...lol....
i'm on a small dose of risperdal , 1 mg each night....we tried going up to 2 mgs but...
- Anti-psychotic recommendation? 29th October 2004
... Kristi ~
I am also interested in hearing more about risperdal , in particular...
One option, is to directly open...
... restless leg syndrome) can also cause the leg thing.
Risperdal made me hallucinate, can't touch that stuff....
... Thanks Shadow, I'd like to know a bit more about Risperdal , myself (I think my psychotic mother in law might...
- Help!!!! I'm getting fatter! 29th October 2004
... in am and have been for a few months. I am also on Risperdal which has been a few mos but am down to .5 mg at night...
- klonopin dumps 27th October 2004
... with Seroquel, and I think I also have taken it with Risperdal , so I was also on an antipsychotic along with it....
- Trileptal - Weight gain/Sleepiness vs. Depakote - Weight gain/Sleepiness 16th October 2004
... For me it has not caused tiredness. I have been on Risperdal also which does cause weight gain. I will start tapering...
- Need help! Short term memory going going gone 9th October 2004
... of this naturally, then a little more when put on risperdal but leaps and bounds more when the topamax was added...
- does anyone get more depressed with Effexor increase? 6th October 2004
... am now on Trileptal, Welbutrin, Effexor, Restoril, Risperdal and Ativan. My Pdoc incresed my effexor fro 187.5...
- Neuroleptics 19th September 2004
...
I would do the exact opposite. Give you 3-4mg risperdal & take you off the seroquel. And 800 is WAY too much ... stimulating to some people (placebo effect for me). Risperdal really knocked me out.
I can guess that you started...
- Risperidal 15th August 2004
... sister got this, & it stopped when she stopped the risperdal .
The reason for it is that risperdal increases...
- BiPolar 11th August 2004
... BiPolar and was on Lithium for a year and now he's on Risperdal . Since he started Resperdal he's had 5 panic attacks ... health. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of Risperdal ?...
- --->Newbie<--- 9th August 2004
... mix. I'm currently on 450 mg of Effexor XR, 4 mg of Risperdal , 30 mg of Abilify and 20 mg of Lexapro.
Its tough...
- Risperidol Users and Ex Users 31st July 2004
... yes im on risperdal ...and i gained about 25 to 30 pounds...i only weigh ... you could lose the weight....i havent been off of risperdal because its the only medicine thats ever worked for...
... I too am on Risperdal . I have been on it for a year and a half. I've gained ... 40 lbs during that time. I can't be sure it is the Risperdal alone though. I have been through several med changes ... but the Risperdal has been on my list consistently. It seems that a...
... i have a question. Im trying to get off my risperdal . I've been on it for two years but on a low dosage...
... I have gained 20-25 pounds in the last 6 months on risperdal . My doctor said I would only need it on a short term ... better, and it would help me sleep. I feel elaited on risperdal , I liked the feeling so I kept taking it, but damn ... I can't handle the weight gain so I am quiting the risperdal . Does anyone have any suggestions that don't make...
... see the evidence in the morning....i am also taking risperdal but my night eating started before i took it...i think ... though, try as i may to eat light all day to keep the risperdal weight gain down, i sabbotage it in my sleep!!!
hope...
- New to the board..need support 26th July 2004
... medgoround for close to 8 years now and am currently taking risperdal and focalin (for ADD)....the risperdal seems to be...
... Thanks polly..I have been on risperdal for almost 6 years. It is a really good medication...
... thanks for the encouraging word on risperdal ....and likewise, hope to run into you again....friendly...
- Schizo Affected Bipolar 22nd July 2004
... antidepressent Effexor XR and 30mg of Abilify and 3mg of Risperdal daily. Does anyone else have this specific disorder...
... amount of medicines like you. 800 of seroquel, 4 of risperdal twice a day and 600mg of effexor XR.
It didnt help...
... amount of medicines like you. 800 of seroquel, 4 of risperdal twice a day and 600mg of effexor XR.
It didnt help...
... over again..lexapro 20, depakote 1500, seroquel 800, risperdal 2mg..ativan 2mg, etc. After a while on all that ...
- Abilify Used for Treatment of Bi-Polar 16th July 2004
... with my depression. This would be in place of my Risperdal that I take at night. Has anyone had any experience...
... only have good things to say about it. I also take Risperdal , Effexor, and Lexapro. I was becoming psychotic and...
... with my depression. This would be in place of my Risperdal that I take at night. Has anyone had any experience...
... Before i took Risperdal for 5 years.I suffered so much from side effects ... and I was still dellusional. Finally i got off of risperdal and started abilify.it worked better for me and less...
- outbursts of rage 15th July 2004
... difficult and still irritates me a lot.
i was put on risperdal and within a couple of days i was calm and the anger...
- constant mild depression 13th July 2004
... has any effect. :)
I am already on depakote and risperdal , and i do not intend to stop taking them, but i do...
... I am on depakote ( 1000mg a day) and risperdal 2mg a day. my doctor has refused to give me an antidepressa...
... I am on depakote ( 1000mg a day) and risperdal 2mg a day. my doctor has refused to give me an antidepressa ... expert but a victim, but it seems to me that Depakote+ Risperdal is like { anti-seizure + anti-psychotic} is like ... at least with WB. I don't know about Depakote and Risperdal . I can't imagine anyone surviving Neurontin for very...
- New Here- Abilify Questions 25th June 2004
... are working with the dosage.
depakote
wellbutrin
risperdal
lamictal
klonapin
and vitamins
Hope you find...
- Bi-Polar w/ ADD 21st June 2004
... well to catch things up I am on 3 medications:
Risperdal started out 1 month ago at 1 mg now just this week ... current bills. Doctor has given me free samples of the Risperdal but last time he give me perscription and I could...
- lithium for my ten year old son 28th May 2004
... induced diabetes and now he is type 1 diabetic . risperdal made his heart race and legs weak. Serequel didnt...
- hello... new. 26th May 2004
... meds to see what would work. At the end, I was on Risperdal (for bp) and Celexa (for depression). After about...
- New Here - Hello Everyone 17th May 2004
... anyone with these problems.The doctors has him on Risperdal 0.5 mg 3 times a day,concerta 56mg a day,and Toplmax...
... anyone with these problems.The doctors has him on Risperdal 0.5 mg 3 times a day,concerta 56mg a day,and Toplmax...
- Paranoid Delusions 13th May 2004
... been on a lot of antipsychotics- abilify, seroquil, risperdal ... they all worked well enough I guess. But in April...
- antidepressants 7th April 2004
... connection with OCD and behaviors)...they had to put her on Risperdal (anti psychotic) for that. Right now we are off all...
- 1) Motorcycling as therapy; 2) Anyone taking JUST Topamax? 31st March 2004
... been riding it...and have been able to reduce the Risperdal , which I never could do before..fewer ruminations...
... been riding it...and have been able to reduce the Risperdal , which I never could do before..fewer ruminations...
- been a while since i visited... 22nd March 2004
... making me rapid cycle more. if they hadn't put me on risperdal when they did i would be dead i think....it has really...
- Risperdal 23rd February 2004
... Risperdal is an antipsychotic, not a mood drug.
It does make...
... of the drugs. Has this happened to anyone else on Risperdal ? Was it really working that first week or did I just ... has anyone else had a problem with eating while on Risperdal ? I've found that I am eating everything in sight...
... One of the permanent side effects of Risperdal angie75 is probably talking about is tardive dyskinesia...
... One of the permanent side effects of Risperdal angie75 is probably talking about is tardive dyskinesia...
... Turns out the doctor decided to take me off the Risperdal (I think mainly due to the eating everything in sight...
... Turns out the doctor decided to take me off the Risperdal (I think mainly due to the eating everything in sight...
... rolling of the tongue, and progresses slowly. However Risperdal and the other "atypical antipsychotics" are believed...
... Risperdal is the drug of choice to start with for children with ... emotions extremely happy, furious, and sobbing sad. After risperdal calmed the aggressive behavior, however he is even ... also and disscussed with both doctors and started risperdal with him also. (and realized that they probably inherited ... was so happy to hear this.
both are on concerta and risperdal . We are still working on getting right meds and dosages...
... of the drugs. Has this happened to anyone else on Risperdal ? Was it really working that first week or did I just ... has anyone else had a problem with eating while on Risperdal ? I've found that I am eating everything in sight ...
Thanks,
Inspirations
:) My daughter was on Risperdal for quite some time. She ate frozen bread non stop...
... rolling of the tongue, and progresses slowly. However Risperdal and the other "atypical antipsychotics" are believed...
... in your family.
I'm taking a low dose (5mg) of Risperdal for sleep. I'm not thrilled with the TD risk, however ... something like Klonopin if that was used instead of Risperdal .
I *REALLY* appreciate your input!...
... in your family.
I'm taking a low dose (5mg) of Risperdal for sleep. I'm not thrilled with the TD risk, however ... something like Klonopin if that was used instead of Risperdal .
I *REALLY* appreciate your input!
I honestly...
- Depakote better than Lithium 3rd February 2004
... effexor,prozac,seroquel,busbar,paxil,lexapro,zoloft, risperdal and now I am on zanax,depakote and risperdal. :) I...
... effexor,prozac,seroquel,busbar,paxil,lexapro,zoloft, risperdal and now I am on zanax,depakote and risperdal. :) I...
... effexor,prozac,seroquel,busbar,paxil,lexapro,zoloft, risperdal and now I am on zanax,depakote and risperdal. :) I...
... that causes my depression....I also mentioned I take risperdal that makes the visual hallucinations go away but for...
- This is about sexual side effects... 17th January 2004
... breast enlargement problem (apparently due to the risperdal I was on); as well, at around the same time, I tried ... ORGASM! I am also on Lamictal, Effexor, Seroquel and Risperdal , which probably most of these cause this problem,...
- Does normal feel depressing to anyone else? 8th January 2004
... am currently taking 150mg of lamictal and .5mg of risperdal a day. However, I wonder if I may have the rapid cycling...
... am currently taking 150mg of lamictal and .5mg of risperdal a day. However, I wonder if I may have the rapid cycling...
... am currently taking 150mg of lamictal and .5mg of risperdal a day. However, I wonder if I may have the rapid cycling...
- Could this be B-Polar 3rd January 2004
... year when i went to my psychiatrist and, he gave me risperdal daily/1..i took the meds for about three months and ... ...(Prevacid)
Well i decided to go back on the risperdal ..and, seeing my doc on monday morning.. Could that...
- What is bipolur dissorder? 2nd January 2004
... presents as acutely manic, s/he can be treated with risperdal (an anti-psychotic) to help reduce the symptoms.
...
... presents as acutely manic, s/he can be treated with risperdal (an anti-psychotic) to help reduce the symptoms.
...
- Cigars and respirdal 16th December 2003
... smoke both a pipe and cigars every so often, and take Risperdal , and have never heard of such a reaction. If there ... Perhaps you can run a search on Google, or go to the Risperdal web page.
"We go on vacation to forget things...
- Antipyschotics <m> 15th December 2003
... while.
Some other antipsychotics are: Haldol, Geodon, Risperdal , Clozaril. There are more but I can't think of them...
