Posted by babs on May 29, 2003, at 9:55:31
Well, I've been thinking about getting off risperdal for awhile now because I've gained 60 pounds on it and it give me problems with concentration. But now I have no choice- my prolactin levels are so elevated my breats began producing milk! Imagine my surprise... although I shouldn't be surprised...I get every side-effect from every med. Anyway my pdoc told me to stop the risperdal cold turkey and assured me there would be no withdrawal. He told me to take as much Ativan as I needed until I see him tomorrow.
But I'm so scared. Although risperdal has caused problems with my weight and concentration it has also helped a lot with irritability, obsessions, anxiety and fear. Before risperdal I was afraid of everything. I am much more relaxed on it. I had problems with my back and neck for years and they totally resolved themselves on risperdal. So it's like losing an old friend. I won't miss the weight gain but I am so worried about the fears, anxiety and obsessions coming back full-force. I didn't realize how "normal" I could feel until the risperdal- I have been a happier person it.
I don't know what's next but I am scared. I tried to switch to geodon in Feb but that was a nightmare. It made me anxious to the point where I was having suicidal ideations. And the worst part about all this is that my mom just died and I'm grieving pretty heavily. What will happen to me off my friend risperdal?
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