Posted by babs on June 23, 2003, at 20:55:14
In reply to Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 23, 2003, at 18:46:05
I just went off risperdal myself but I had to do it cold turkey because my breasts began producing milk! It was OK, I suffered no physical withdrawal symptoms but risperdal DOES positively affect mood (it does help depression) so I had a few days of really deep depression whil I waited for my other meds to compensate (i upped my AD Celexa from 60 mg to 80 mg). You shouldn't suffer any physical withdrawal symptoms as far as I know but the best thing to do in any situation is to go off slowly or to slowly cross taper onto another med. I think you're right- I think rrisperdal numbed me out a little too. I've been much more sensitive, crying more easily since I went off it. Best of luck to you. Let me know if I can help in any way. Take care, babs
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