Posted by laurie66 on November 12, 2002, at 17:53:15
In reply to Re: caregiver concerns, posted by xjs7 on November 10, 2002, at 19:21:03
thanks for your input xj, he was put on risperdal for a few things he was experiencing, I am not sure which category they fall under, I find that there are so many terms and diagnosis. You may be able to tell me more, he was arguing with himself (voice in his head, but his own voice) what was worrying me was a little game he started in the backyard, sneaking on hands and knees with a flashlight, kind of a war game without the war. He is also on 2mg a day, I haven't had this much difficulty with him since a reaction to an MAOI (think that is right - seems he has had a lot of different meds over a short time)
His doc also seem to think it may help with his agitation (he came close to tossing one of my children across the room)
> Hi Laurie,
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> I am sorry your husband is having a difficult time.
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> First of all, why is he on Risperdal--does he have any psychotic symptoms or mania?
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> I also take benztropine [Cogentin] to treat extrapyrimidal symptoms, such as muscle stiffness. I only take 2mg/day and do not have any side effects from it. Not being able to hold a conversation sounds like a very serious side effect. I think you (or he) should talk to his doctor about it. If Risperdal causes side effects at only 2mg/day, perhaps a trial of another antipsychotic agent would be in order.
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> I hope this helps.
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> xjs7
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