Posted by judy1 on March 22, 2001, at 20:37:04
In reply to risperidal for ruminating thoughts, posted by avoet on March 22, 2001, at 19:01:47
As a fellow rapid cycler no AD is the best AD, they all tend to be destabilizing with TCAs the worst, followed by SSRIs then MAOI's. Bipolar depression is very difficult to treat, but I have had success with lamictal. I just stopped risperdal because of akathisia, but of all the AP's have had the most luck with it for hallucinations. I've also spoken to some pdocs who feel it is destabilizing. Zyprexa and it's newest form may be worth a try- start at a low dose and see how you do. Best of luck-judy
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