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Posted by dbc on February 27, 2007, at 14:46:03
Really, im seeing it prescribed off-label so much these days. Social anxiety, sleep, etc.
Posted by alienatari on February 27, 2007, at 17:22:03
In reply to Is Risperdal The New Neurotin?, posted by dbc on February 27, 2007, at 14:46:03
I'm on Resperdal for psychosis. Was on haloperidol for a long time but changed. Side effect wise, I think its a great drug. Im no longer sleeping all day but its too early to say weather or not it will help my psychosis. I hope it does.
> Really, im seeing it prescribed off-label so much these days. Social anxiety, sleep, etc.
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2007, at 21:18:23
In reply to Re: Is Risperdal The New Neurotin?, posted by alienatari on February 27, 2007, at 17:22:03
See I knew there was a change. Love Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on February 28, 2007, at 2:34:46
In reply to Is Risperdal The New Neurotin?, posted by dbc on February 27, 2007, at 14:46:03
> Really, im seeing it prescribed off-label so much these days. Social anxiety, sleep, etc.
It really shouldn't be prescribed offlabel for those conditions unless absolutely warranted because it is a neuroleptic and people with affective disorders experience much more EPS. Risperdal is Haldol with some molecules transformed. At its highest dose, it really is not a lot different from Haldol in terms of side effects.
It is probably prescribed as a neuroleptic for some conditions because it is the 2nd atypical produced (Clozaril being the first and frought with incredible issues) and is cheapest.-- tidings
Jay
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