Posted by SLS on May 17, 2005, at 12:38:01 [reposted on May 17, 2005, at 23:44:59 | original URL]
In reply to risperdal withdrawl causing more symptoms, posted by jjj on May 17, 2005, at 10:03:23
> "He mentioned that patients taking risperdal for other problems (not psychotic related) would actually develop psychotic symptoms after stopping the medication."
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> Did he say this would go away eventually?
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I think it is perfectly reasonable to treat psychotic depression or bipolar disorder with dosages of Risperdal between 2.0-3.0mg. I don't quite understand the pressure to place you on a dosage below 1.0mg. It doesn't make sense to me. The return of psychotic symptoms is simply your illness breaking through an inadequate dosage of Risperdal. I would suggest either using a truly therapeutic dosage of Risperdal or cross over to another antipsychotic if you feel compelled to.I don't think the return of psychotic symptoms is a "rebound" psychosis from lowering your dosage of Risperdal that will eventually resolve on its own. You need more medication.
Sorry for the bad news. The truly great news is that you are treatable with drugs that are currently available. Don't neglect this gift.
- Scott
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