Posted by ChrisK on November 23, 2000, at 6:19:02
In reply to Switching from Risperdal, posted by JEdwin on November 22, 2000, at 21:42:41
I don't have the schiz. symptoms that you have but I did have obsessive thoughts about death and suicide. While I was in a Psych Hospital the doctor started me on Risperdal but I really couldn't get over the initial "zombie" effect when I felt no emotions. After I got out my current pdoc prescribed Zyprexa. I felt a change within a week.
I don't think that I was taking the Rispedal long enough to worry about withdrawl symptoms. I'm really just trying to say that there can be a difference in the way people react to different anti-psychotics. The change to Zyprexa for me was a great change. Please consider giving it or maybe Seraquel a chance. It may make the difference.
As far as switching doctors is concerned, you need to find one that you are comfortable with. Since you are smart enough to come here and research your meds, you should be able to talk openly with your doctor about med options. I often bring my doctor posts from p-babble to discuss my own med options. He appreciates that I am concerned about my own mental health and doesn't hold it against me at all. The med program I am on now was definitely influenced by my own research on the web.
Best of luck
Chris
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