Posted by LaurasMeds on March 27, 2009, at 19:55:36
In reply to Re: Question about Risperdal Withdrawal (pill form), posted by 49er on March 27, 2009, at 18:19:07
I was originally diagnosed with major clinical depression. When I was prescribed Lamictal it really seemed to help even out my mood and significantly lowered my agitation. Based on the success of Lamictal I was diagnosed with Bipolar ll. I truly believe that the paranoid episode that I went through was brought on by the increase in Paxil and not an underlying condition. As for my Risperdal reduction, I'm not lowering it again until I start feeling better. I'm actually scared to discuss my symptoms with my psychiatrist because I'm sure she will tell me that they are proof that I need to go back to my original dose. She's aware of my desire to wean off this medication but she feels it's the wrong thing to do. I'm angry that I was kept on this drug for so long and I'm angry that I was never told how difficult it is to stop taking it.
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