[SamuelAdams1313]

as stated in other threads i'm currently on 400mg lamictal, and 30mg lexapro, and still suffer from constant racing, obsessive thoughts, along with horrible restlessness. I will discuss all 7 meds below with my p-doc.

Geodon
Risperdal
Haldol
Topamaz
Prozac 10mg( as stated by hamsterbamster a low dosage seems to help)
Anafranil(clomipramine)
Wellbutrin

[SamuelAdams1313]

any thoughts on which meds i should try?

[hamster-bamster]

Between Geodon and Risperdal, Geodon to me has a far more benign side effects profile, but is also far more expensive. Basically, Geodon does everything that Risperdal does, but the side effects are not so disastrous.

[hamster-bamster]

Why is Topamax on your list? Do you have migraines, epilepsy, or what? For bipolar, it is hardly the first line of defense med.

[SamuelAdams1313]

I guess I was uneducated on the topamax. I was on risperdal for a yr. in high school and it seemed to be the most enjoyable time of my life..as far as i remember..

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by SamuelAdams1313

I guess I was uneducated on the topamax. I was on risperdal for a yr. in high school and it seemed to be the most enjoyable time of my life..as far as i remember..

If you liked Risperdal, then by all means ask for a repeat.

[SamuelAdams1313]

how long does it usually take risperdal/other ap's to work?

[Sigster66]

Depends, I usually give meds two weeks before I judge them. Early side affects start to go away by then and they should start working but I'm no P-Doc.

Saphris has been a life saver to me. Stopped my severe depressive mood swings and I can function during the day which I could not on Seroquel.

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