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Old Apr 10, 2013, 01:40 PM
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I have an appt w/ my pdoc in two weeks. I've decided to stop using Risperidone (2). I will continue taking Lithium (1800) and Lamictal (50). I thought abt taking 1mg for two weeks then nothing. I just spoke with pharmacist...suggested same as I thought but for one week. Of course he also suggested I speak my pdoc first.
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 02:10 PM
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What side effects are you having in the risperdal? I had lactation so had to quit.
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 02:58 PM
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What side effects are you having in the risperdal? I had lactation so had to quit.
I've had significant weight gain. I can't take it anymore.
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 03:01 PM
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How long were you on it before you noticed weight gain ?
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 03:19 PM
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How long were you on it before you noticed weight gain ?
Been on it for seven months. I noticed the weight gain ard the holidays. I was depressed and not eating a lot. Then I saw pics and almost died tryna figure out when and how I blew up. I started going to the gym and just researched side effects today. I also take Lithium and I'm going to ask my pdoc abt titration for it after I finishe stepping up on Lamictal.
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 04:14 PM
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Hate those holiday pics!
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I gained weight from it as well, about 1 lb a week so I stopped taking it with no problems.
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 06:07 PM
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I gained weight from it as well, about 1 lb a week so I stopped taking it with no problems.
Exactly. I've been gaining and gaining since Oct 2012. I'm tapering off starting tonight. Then I'll do the same with Lithium. I will have my pdoc help me w/ Lithium tho.
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Hate those holiday pics!
Yeah and the killing part is they were uploaded on FB before I saw them. My mouth dropped open and I had to do I double take. It was horrible. I looked at the pics of me and tried to figure out what happen.
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

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7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 06:19 PM
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Yeah and the killing part is they were uploaded on FB before I saw them. My mouth dropped open and I had to do I double take. It was horrible. I looked at the pics of me and tried to figure out what happen.
Double yuck
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Old Apr 10, 2013, 08:01 PM
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I called the nurse line at my pdocs office around 1:30. I never heard back. I don't think it's necessary for me to be seen. My pdoc didn't put me on Rispderal, I was taking it when I started seeing her. I'll just taper off like the pharmacist told me and its the same way I started it
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Spoons are a visual representation used as a unit of measure to quantify how much energy individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses have throughout a given day.

1). Depression
2). PTSD
3). Anxiety
4). Hashimoto
5). Fibromyalgia
6). Asthma
7). Atopic dermatitis
8). Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
9). Hereditary Angioedema (HAE-normal C-1)
10). Gluten sensitivity
11). EpiPen carrier
12). Food allergies, medication allergies and food intolerances. .
13). Alopecia Areata
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