Posted by ace on November 11, 2003, at 20:25:32
In reply to Lorazepam or Riderdal??, posted by Bananafish on November 10, 2003, at 16:09:25
> I have Bipolar I. Almost exactly 2 years ago, I stopped taking my meds because I decided I didn't really have Bipolar. Guess what happened? Of course you all know the answer...I felt fine for 2 years and then suddenly developed a pretty severe case of mania. Anyway I started lithium again today. But here's the question. The doc gave me the choice between lorazepam 0.5mg t.i.d. OR Risderdal 0.5mg t.i.d. to calm me until the lithium kicks in. I am very familiar with lorazepam, but have never taken Risperdal. Could someone with Risperdal and lorazepam experience advise me which helped them more with manic excitement? Thanks for any responses.
I would say go with the Risperidone- it can be a real good drug...BUT it has a lot more potent than Lorazepam and with long term use can cause a few probs...
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