Posted by chris2011 on October 16, 2012, at 12:05:39
I started taking Risperdal a couple of days ago for OCD and am dealing with a few uncomfortable side-effects. Thought I'd see if I could get some feedback here to see if it's worth a trial. For the past two days since I started taking it I've been very irritable/agitated and have had trouble thinking clearly, especially when conversing with others. Are these SE's that will go away? If so, after how long? I can't go more than one week. The only positive I've noticed so far is a slightly improved mental libido, something I haven't had for a few years now. That's definitely a positive but wouldn't warrant a continued trial.
I'm only taking 1.25mg as I am hypersensitive to most meds. I'm also taking 2.5mg Lexapro and 1gm Clonazepam. I've been diagnosed with major depression (although could be dysthymia), OCD, and generalized social anxiety disorder. The OCD and SAD are the most problematic for me.
My gut tells me to stop now with the Risperdal and not waste my time with it but I thought I'd see if anybody here has some insight. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
As a sidenote, I'm considering a Parnate trial if the Risperdal doesn't pan out. My social anxiety is pretty severe and I've heard Parnate can help with OCD as well as the SA.
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