Posted by Cindy W on October 12, 2000, at 9:29:54
In reply to Risperdal or Seroquel? Help Please?, posted by Greg on October 12, 2000, at 8:52:08
> I see a new pdoc to have a meds evaluation done this afternoon. I have Bipolar II, Manic Depression and Acute Anxiety. My biggest problem right now is the innability to shut off the "voices" in my head (most of which I believe are my own). Makes it very hard to concentrate and get restful sleep. I've talked to people about Seroquel and Risperdal and have heard bad and good things about both.
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> If anyone has experience and/or opinions about either or both of these meds, I appreciate hearing about it. Also if you have a suggestion about an alternative to either one, that would be helpful as well. I would like to arm myself with as much info as possible before seeing the doc.
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> As always, I appreciate any help and input you can give me.
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> GregGreg, I've never taken Risperdal, but I take Seroquel (just tried l50 mg/night last night). It calms my mind and also REALLY helps me to sleep well. I cannot stay awake after I take it, so doubt I could ever take it in the morning. Hope things start working out for you. Don't know what you mean by "voices," but most people have "self-talk" and that is normal. Psychotic type voices tend to be critical or urge you to do bad things, and often (from what I've heard) seem like they are outside your head and are somebody else talking. There is a BIG difference between the two kinds of "voices." I suggest you talk to your pdoc about Seroquel before trying Risperdal, but that's only one vote. The Seroquel hasn't affected my concentration and has really helped my sleep. --Cindy W
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