Posted by Questionmark on April 15, 2003, at 23:38:35
In reply to Re: risperdal for depression type symptoms? » jonh kimble, posted by Mimi on April 15, 2003, at 21:37:41
> >Yes, it's a wonderful drug for SSRI-resistant depression because it does raise dopamine levels. It was a lifesaver for me. MIMI
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>Woah, what? Risperdal is a dopamine antagonist (blocker). Am i missing something?
i have read that it can be useful for really severe and especially psychotic depression. i still don't understand how this can be so, especially for non-psychotic depression, but i guess it can be. In my experience with it though it only made my depression worse.
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