Posted by natg on February 10, 2001, at 0:37:52
In reply to Interesting facts about Risperdal, posted by J. Lester on February 9, 2001, at 21:47:09
> Hello :
>
> Just found interesting facts about Risperdal in the Pharmacologic Category Index of Drake University (http://informatics.drake.edu/nursap_f/html/index/idxid2.htm).
>
> Never heard that Risperdal 'Has potential for psychological or physiological dependence, abuse, and tolerance'.
>
> Also 'Not compatible with tea or cola.', 'Dilute solution with water, milk, orange or grapefruit juice; do not dilute with beverages containing caffeine, tannin, or pectinate (eg, coffee, colas, tea, or apple juice).
> Does anybody comply ? The exact link to the article is http://informatics.drake.edu/nursap_f/html/chapter/mono/bt112350.htm#bt112350 .
>
> J.L.Hi:
It took about a week for the Risperdal to work for me. I, too, felt quite sleepy initially but it faded.
Unfortunately, I have decided to give it up ( at least try to) because it has caused other problems for me ( no menses now in 12 weeks)
Other than that, Risperdal was very effective for treating depression and social phobia. I did however take other meds w/ it ( Prozac, Wellbutrin and lastly mirapex)
Just thought I would pass this info. to you.I wish u all the best, I hope it works ou for you!
Nat
PS: It's been 2 days that I have been off it and I've been quite aggitated.
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