Posted by shar on February 25, 2001, at 14:12:44
When last I wrote, I had gone to see a new p-doc, and after a couple of visits he added .5 mg Risperdal to my cocktail.
Cocktail now is Effexor XR 300 mg, Wellbutrin SR 300 mg, Risperdal .5 mg, and Klonopin for sleep 1 mg.
I've noticed since the Risperdal shaking hands, balance problem (I hate to say off-balance because too many people would agree...8-)...) and that's about all for new side effects. I always seem to have dry mouth.
There has been a subtle shift in my energy level, and mood also. The energy has not been a big boost, but more like if I go to the kitchen to get something I may tidy up some--which has always seemed an insurmountable and overwhelming idea in the past. I used to try to get in and out as quickly as possible...
My mood is-- not crying as much (had been having crying jags like crazy), and a lightening of the 80-pound dark cloud that I carry with me wherever I go. It actually has sort of a physical component to it. I don't feel "happy" and I still cry, but I feel noticeably better some of the time and I don't cry as much.
I think this is week 4 for Risperdal. It is a definite improvement (every little bit counts!). I am hoping and praying it will not poop out. I think I like the not feeling so overwhelmed best, and finding myself doing things around the house that were not planned nor accompanied by an hour of talking myself into it.
I'll keep ya'll "posted."
Shar
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