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Posted by mouse on June 23, 2003, at 18:46:05
I'm going to ask my pdoc to take me off it again. I failed last time. Any suggestions for going off meds so that I don't crash again? Last time I went from 3mg to 1.5 mg and felt very depressed. I know its' not for depression. I still felt out of control with my emotions. I swear this med numbs my feelings. I don't think I've cried since starting on it some 10 years ago. Anyway i am tired of being numb. Still i want off slowly so that I can handle the emotions. So I was thinking of asking to go off .5 mg at a time. Any agreements or is that being too rediculious? mouse
Posted by babs on June 23, 2003, at 20:55:14
In reply to Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 23, 2003, at 18:46:05
I just went off risperdal myself but I had to do it cold turkey because my breasts began producing milk! It was OK, I suffered no physical withdrawal symptoms but risperdal DOES positively affect mood (it does help depression) so I had a few days of really deep depression whil I waited for my other meds to compensate (i upped my AD Celexa from 60 mg to 80 mg). You shouldn't suffer any physical withdrawal symptoms as far as I know but the best thing to do in any situation is to go off slowly or to slowly cross taper onto another med. I think you're right- I think rrisperdal numbed me out a little too. I've been much more sensitive, crying more easily since I went off it. Best of luck to you. Let me know if I can help in any way. Take care, babs
Posted by ace on June 23, 2003, at 21:59:50
In reply to Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 23, 2003, at 18:46:05
> I'm going to ask my pdoc to take me off it again. I failed last time. Any suggestions for going off meds so that I don't crash again? Last time I went from 3mg to 1.5 mg and felt very depressed. I know its' not for depression. I still felt out of control with my emotions. I swear this med numbs my feelings. I don't think I've cried since starting on it some 10 years ago. Anyway i am tired of being numb. Still i want off slowly so that I can handle the emotions. So I was thinking of asking to go off .5 mg at a time. Any agreements or is that being too rediculious? mouse
Maybe consider Olanzapine during the w/drawal or as a replacement. Benzos too. All the best.
Ace.
Posted by Questionmark on June 24, 2003, at 3:38:28
In reply to Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 23, 2003, at 18:46:05
> I'm going to ask my pdoc to take me off it again. I failed last time. Any suggestions for going off meds so that I don't crash again? Last time I went from 3mg to 1.5 mg and felt very depressed. I know its' not for depression. I still felt out of control with my emotions. I swear this med numbs my feelings. I don't think I've cried since starting on it some 10 years ago. Anyway i am tired of being numb. Still i want off slowly so that I can handle the emotions. So I was thinking of asking to go off .5 mg at a time. Any agreements or is that being too rediculious? mouse
Certainly not! After 10 years being on it, i'd lower at a mAx. of .5mg each time (breaking pills or whatever). Take it slow. You'll get there. And as Ace said, benzos would probably help (as would other APs but that might be a bit counterproductive). Good luck.
Posted by mouse on June 25, 2003, at 11:35:32
In reply to Re: » mouse, posted by Questionmark on June 24, 2003, at 3:38:28
Thanks for the encourgement. Today is the day. I do take xanax prn. how do i take it to help me though this? Just take it to take of the edge? thanks mouse
Posted by babs on June 25, 2003, at 14:02:18
In reply to Re: Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 25, 2003, at 11:35:32
Mouse- Hang in there, go slow and take the xanax when you need it. I'm sure it will help. Wishing the best for you, babs
Posted by mouse on June 25, 2003, at 19:51:17
In reply to Re: Risperdal, posted by babs on June 25, 2003, at 14:02:18
He agreed to let me decrease the meds by .5 mg! I am very happy. He doesn't want me off them but I am just glad that we are heading down. He wants to take it very slowly. Thank you all for your support. I'll use the xanax as I need it. I am very conservitive about my usage of it but this may be a time when i can let it work for me. mouse
Posted by mouse on June 30, 2003, at 22:35:32
In reply to Re: Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 25, 2003, at 19:51:17
I'm doing good. I don't seem to be having any problems with the .5 decrease. I wanted to thank people again for supporting me. mouse
Posted by babs on July 1, 2003, at 7:21:32
In reply to Re: Risperdal, posted by mouse on June 30, 2003, at 22:35:32
hang in there mouse. I hope you continue to do well. Best, babs
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