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Mar 17, 2017, 10:37 PM
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Which would be a better medication to turn to: Lithium or Risperdal? Or should I
consider Pristiq? I'm currently on Effexor XR 150 mg once daily and Seroquel 300 mg twice daily. Last week, I called my psychiatrist's office and he was out but I told his receptionist that I've been feeling incredibly depressed the past two weeks and told her that one of my meds must've stopped working. I think the Effexor XR stopped working. |
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Mar 17, 2017, 11:03 PM
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Pristiq really helps me
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schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
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#3
Mar 17, 2017, 11:10 PM
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Well...You have three different types of meds your considering. One is an ssri (pristiq). One is a mood stabilizer (Lithium), and risperidone is an A- typical anitpsychotic or neuroleptic.
All three from what i know are used for depression, bipolar, schizophrenia and ASD. You could start with a new ssri and see how that works, If it doesn't work then move on to one of the other meds., but i would ask your DR and see what they recommend though. Good luck
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Mar 27, 2017, 04:18 AM
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I found Risperdal to be absolutely hopeless. It stopped racing thoughts but its nowhere near as good as Seroquel, Zyprexa and if you can handle it clozopine.
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Mar 27, 2017, 07:13 AM
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I'd start with trying Pristiq. Its got a more favorable adverse effect profile than the others. If Pristiq fails, talk to your doctor about where to go from there.
I don't much care for risperidone. Its OK, its not as bad as Haldol, but I think there are other, better drugs ((for me)). |
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Mar 27, 2017, 10:14 AM
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Lithium and risperidone are both used by me and were a huge help.
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Mar 27, 2017, 02:06 PM
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I did good with Pristiq. Start there as there's less side effects and adverse effects than lithium and risperdal.
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 I'm a nurse that has:Post-traumatic stress disorder Major depressive disorder Generalized anxiety disorder But I'm getting the help I need.   Medication as of 2017: Trintellix 10 mg Topamax 100 mg Buspar 10 mg Prazosin 2 mg Vistaril 50 mg |
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Mar 28, 2017, 05:24 AM
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I think pristiq is a SNRI.
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27 y.o. dx:bipolar II with self-harm and dissociative features; BPD rx: paroxetine hcl 20mg; lithium 450mg, quetiapine 200mg; fluoxetine 20mg; clonazepam for emergencies only; zolpiden for emergencies only |
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Mar 28, 2017, 04:41 PM
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It is a SNRI
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schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
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