Posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 14:30:43
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 9:11:36
> 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.
cool.... so you are not just taking the abilify for psychosis but it also helps keep your mood stable?
> 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.
yeah... i really want to try abilify... it sounds like a very promising drug........
i don't want to sleep my life away!
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