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Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:

Posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 9:11:36

In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 2:55:07

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> thanks for keeping us informed tammy :)
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> is this for schizophrenia or bipolar?

This is for bipolar. I go into a mixed state with delusional depression when I get ill. I also like being on 2 antipsychotics at once. The combioned effect of both together is nice and better than Risperdal by itself. If I can't come off Risperdal entirely by titrating down I would try combining Abilify with Seroquel next.
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> .... did you find that risperdal made you .... unable to experience excitement? generally lazy? ... or is that just zyprexa?

YES! Risperdal seems to be very sedating etc. It makes me feel foggy headed too and there were some sexual side effects. Also weight gain and at 3 mg I had no menstrual periods. All this is why I want to take a different antipsychotic. At 2 mg of Risperdal the side effects are less-I got my period back and have lost 9 lb. I haven't tried Zyprexa.

Tammy


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