Posted by banga on January 26, 2005, at 9:44:45
In reply to Re: AP- How much, how long?, posted by pretty_paints on January 26, 2005, at 6:36:47
I was on Risperdal once for ~2-3 weeks. At first it was great--killed anxiety (both gerneralized fearfulness and obsessive thinking) and lessened depression in combo with 10 mg Lexapro(I have Major Dep and GAD). But then I got dead tired and faint, and foggy-headed.
I have taken Geodon on doses netween 20-60 mg. It also stopped anxiety, but I was foggy-headed. Also the antianxiety effect wore off.
I am on day 2 of Abilify, 5mg, in combo with 200mg Lamictal and 100 mg desipramine. So far so good.
I gave two days to Seroquel and was dead tired.
I take antipsychotics specifically to lessen anxiety,they seem to be the best for me in that arena! I hope Abilify works and does not poop out.
The positive effects seem to kick in starting day 4. I have not yet taken APs longer than 2 months at a time so far.
Good luck.
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