Posted by TJO on March 24, 2003, at 8:53:06
In reply to Risperdal questions, posted by sienna on March 22, 2003, at 0:34:21
> HI
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> wondering how fast people titrated up doses of risperdal and what approximate doses it took to work. Im moving really slowly cuz im scared of side effects am up to 3 mgs and go to 4 in one week. I havent seen much better yet but my pdoc says the dose is still pretty low. i read that the highest is around 16 mgs but am haveig trouble comparing to when i was on geodon.
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> Also did youhave much sedation cuz i am worryed about that becuase im studying and having to get up pretty early everyd ay.
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> did yo uhave much weight gain? worried aobut that too.
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> last question: how long approximatately did it take to work?
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> thanks
> siennaHi Sienna,
What are you being treated for?
I have been on Risperdal for about 1 1/2 yrs. I take 3 mg which has been a good dose for me. I have bipolar disorder and when I get depressed, my depression has psychotic features. I also take 1200 mg of Neurontin and 150 mg of Wellbutrin. The Risperdal gets rid of the delusions and hearing voices that I get. Any dose less than 3 mg hasn't seemed to work. I started at 3 mg.
About 8 months ago, I tried to come off of Risperdal and titrated down in .5 mg increments. I have had some side effects. I have had weight gain of at least 10 lbs, my period has stopped, and once in a while I get a foggy-headed feeling. I was very sleepy when I first started on psych meds, but it went away after about 2 months. I think it may have been the Neurontin that did that, but I'm not sure.
Risperdal works on me right away. I usually get some relief the first day or overnight, and I get the full effect of the drug after taking it for about 3 weeks. Hope this helps you.
Tammy
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