Posted by SalArmy4me on July 6, 2001, at 20:23:41
In reply to Risperidol weight gain -- Cam ? Eliz?anyone?, posted by Zo on July 6, 2001, at 18:04:29
Maybe you can try Seroquel or Geodon instead.
> Pdoc just suggested low dose Risperidol as AD augment., to replace Zyprexa, on which I gained 40 lbs. in 6 happy, together months. . and also seems to have ruined my insulin response for good. Re-tried just .625 at bed recently,a months later, & same exaggerated hunger *pain* the next day, where there is *none* without Z.. Am 1 month into Atkins Diet, my body likes stable blood sugar, & moderate weight loss.
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> Am not only terrified the Risperidol will do the same, but am also very discouraged as Dr. Atkins says weight loss will NOT occur with these AP meds, even if one is in ketosis. . .because my body is sooo calm on the diet itself.
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> Sorry this isn't clearer, am still foggy from stopping Zyprexa again / depression rebound.
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> Current meds: Neurontin 600mg at bed for FM, sleep and TLE (caused some weight gain, but can't live without it - and its cravings, a year later, are over); 300 mg Effexor, 10-15 mg Dex for CFS & ADD (both fine in long term); 5-10mg Valium to *get* to sleep (chattering mind!) plus thyroid (incl. cytomel) and HRT.
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> Unusual for me to feel at a loss. . .any guidance appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> Zo
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