Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 219601

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risperdal for depression type symptoms?

Posted by jonh kimble on April 15, 2003, at 15:28:08

how is risperdal for depression? i have fairly chronic depression mixed with bp2, a.d.d. without hyperactivity, fairly severe social anxiety, excessive guilt and mood reactivity. how is for these and does it increase or decrease dopamine levels? thanks

 

Re: risperdal for depression type symptoms? » jonh kimble

Posted by Mimi on April 15, 2003, at 21:37:41

In reply to risperdal for depression type symptoms?, posted by jonh kimble on April 15, 2003, at 15:28:08

>Yes, it's a wonderful drug for SSRI-resistant depression because it does raise dopamine levels. It was a lifesaver for me. MIMI

how is risperdal for depression? i have fairly chronic depression mixed with bp2, a.d.d. without hyperactivity, fairly severe social anxiety, excessive guilt and mood reactivity. how is for these and does it increase or decrease dopamine levels? thanks

 

Re: risperdal for depression type symptoms?

Posted by Questionmark on April 15, 2003, at 23:38:35

In reply to Re: risperdal for depression type symptoms? » jonh kimble, posted by Mimi on April 15, 2003, at 21:37:41

> >Yes, it's a wonderful drug for SSRI-resistant depression because it does raise dopamine levels. It was a lifesaver for me. MIMI
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Woah, what? Risperdal is a dopamine antagonist (blocker). Am i missing something?
i have read that it can be useful for really severe and especially psychotic depression. i still don't understand how this can be so, especially for non-psychotic depression, but i guess it can be. In my experience with it though it only made my depression worse.


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