Posted by mouse on July 4, 2002, at 18:14:35
In reply to Re: diagnosis, antipsychotics, pdoc suggestions wanted, posted by katekite on July 4, 2002, at 17:46:35
> How long have you been on the risperdal? Have you been increasing the dose gradually to see if a higher dose would be more effective? -- kate
Kate,
I've been on the Risperdal for about 5 years, possibly longer, I was at 1 mg, but the pdoc increased it to 3 mg about 6 months ago. I don't see it as helping with my thoughs. I even went to counseling to learn the CBT to see if it could augument the meds. No dice. Exercise helps with the depression and anxiety, but have no relief for the thoughts. I know they are not real, but they persist. I'm not sure if they are obsessive thoughts or psychotic thoughs. Could be both. 3 mg is not the highest dosage that could be used, but if I'm not getting any relief now would increasing the dosage help. I sure hate to go to something that would give me side-effects. This doesn't seem to bother me.
mouse
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