Posted by Lao Tzu on August 18, 2013, at 11:01:33
In reply to Refusing to continue Zyprexa, posted by Lamdage22 on August 15, 2013, at 8:57:49
I have schizophrenia too. It is difficult to take the medicine when you are still sick. I've been stable for about 8 years now, and in the beginning I was very non-compliant with taking Risperdal tablets. What helped me was this: My doctor insisted that I be given Risperdal Consta injections every two weeks. It releases medicine into your system slowly and gently, not like the pills do. I was compliant with this, and within a year I was stable. Eventually, I went on the pills and I take them everyday without fail. Then I started the nutritional supplements later as I was getting better. Today, I am almost recovered. Still have some negative symptoms though, and my doctor told me about Clozaril. Supposed to help a lot with negative symptoms. The only drawback to this med is you have to get regular blood tests. So I just wanted to tell you what helped me get through this difficult time in my life. First, you must stabilize on some medication, then try the supplements, including a lot of B vitamins, fish oil, vitamins C and E, etc. I hope this was helpful to you.
Lao
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