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May 23, 2013, 02:38 AM
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So I went to pdoc today and he prescribed me some Risperdal (Risperidone) but i'm a bit confused.
Isn't that an antipsychotic? I need a mood stabilizer. I've read a bit online, and it says it "can" be used as a mood stabilizer... anyone have experience with this? Also, the side effects list kind of concerns me..... one of the potential side effects is lactation >.> that is the last thing i want happening!!! I just don't know the right way to go about this. I need a mood stabilizer that won't make me worse >.< or more messed up. There's just so much at stake here.
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May 23, 2013, 03:03 AM
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It made me lactate
 NOT COOL I tell ya.Idk about it being used as a MS though, sorry, it was added to my MS and AD during a psychotic depression. Risperdal definitly gets no votes from me. |
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May 23, 2013, 01:34 PM
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Anti psychotics are used as mood stabilizers. I was on Seroquel for a long time as a mood stabilizer. I'm still on it but because of various issues I'm in the process of changing medications.
Side effects don't happen to everyone. I know lots of people can take Abilify without problems, but it made me so sedated I could barely function. I'd suggest talking to your pdoc and telling him or her: Can you please explain how an antipsychotic works as a mood stabilizer because I don't understand how it works and that worries me. And also ask what the plan of action will be if you have side effects with Risperdal. |
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May 23, 2013, 01:41 PM
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Caused me to Lactate also.
 But a friend of mine takes it and its a miracle for her.
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May 23, 2013, 03:02 PM
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Count me in for lactation on it.
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg Risperdal .5 mg  Gabapentin 300 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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May 23, 2013, 04:37 PM
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Very good as a mood stabilizer, maybe too good. Brought me down out of the worst episodes, but taken daily turned me into a zombie.
No lacatation here, but I don't think I have the equipment for that. lol
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May 23, 2013, 05:14 PM
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I had on it:
- complete asexuality starting at the lowest dose - Parkinson-like side effects at high doses - low energy at high doses - the most horrible acne, and naturally, off drugs, I have always had flawless skin Since it causes low energy, I can definitely see how it would stabilize the mood down!! I think the only thing it did NOT do to me was lactation... |
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#8
May 23, 2013, 06:12 PM
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Note to self: Never agree to trying risperdal.
LACTATION? Geesh ! |
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May 23, 2013, 06:29 PM
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg Risperdal .5 mg Gabapentin 300 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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May 23, 2013, 06:37 PM
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May 23, 2013, 06:38 PM
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