Posted by sarahcat on July 26, 2002, at 16:07:52
In reply to Re: Risperdal and effexor, posted by oracle on July 23, 2002, at 23:03:58
> As to the Risperdal (or any AP) used for nonpsychotic
> conditions, I agree with Judy. Of anxiety, the benzo win over
> the AP's for long term treatment. We know the long term effects
> of benzos, we do not have long term data on the newer AP's.
> AP's always carry a risk of perm. movement disorders.Although I agree that it's important to make people aware of any potential side effects (such as movement disorders), I have to disagree with the suggestion that AP's never be used if psychosis isn't present. I'm on Effexor, Risperdal, Lithium, and Neurontin for suicidal depression (with some suggestion recently that I'm Bipolar II) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I think the Neurontin has done the most to combat my anxiety, but the Risperdal has been a lifesaver because it helps dissipate my chronic suicidal thoughts. Of course Risperdal wasn't a first-line treatment for me, but still, if other things haven't worked, it just might help you.
Sarah
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