Posted by Karen44 on June 6, 2006, at 14:59:04
I am concerned about some symptoms that I developed right before I went on vacation and while I was away and not able to even call my doctor via cell phone. I was in a remote area. Anyway, even before I left, I started to feel confused and forgetful and would start a sentence and could not finish it right away. It would be in my head, but I could not get it out through my mouth all at once. My psychiatrist was aware of this, but I was only on .25 mg of Risperidone, prescribed in combination with Parnate that I have been taking for some time. I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe without Psychotic features. Anyway, after I upped the dose as instructed, I got worse but was not aware of this entirely. My husband said I was slurring my speech and would start a sentence and not finish it. I had no awareness of this. I was aware of feeling very confused and disoriented and dizzy. My muscles were aching, and My bp seemed to be up and down. I was nauseous and feverish and started vomiting with diarhea even after I reduced the dose in half and then stopped taking it after two days at half dose. I was not sure I could just stop it. Anyway, I have been off of the Risperidone completely now for three and one-half days and still feel a bit confused and dizzy. My muscles are still sore, but I am not running a fever anymore. Oddly, I have, however, developed a urinary tract infection. I can tell. I am not sure what else to do and hope someone can help in this regard. Thanks in advance
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