Posted by SLS on March 11, 2005, at 6:42:59
In reply to risperidone+menorrhagia, posted by D minor on March 10, 2005, at 0:54:30
> Does anyone know if ammehorrha, lactation and menorrhagia due to Riperdal goes away with time? Or are they permanent side-effects that can only be stopped by discontinuation?
Hi.
I never menstruated while taking Risperdal, but then again, I believe this condition is quite common in males. :-)
Unfortunately, alterations in the menstrual cycle are common with Risperdal because of its relatively strong binding to DA2 receptors and the resulting increase in the secretion of prolactin. These alterations tend to remain chronic while taking this drug. If it is your desire to conceive, you might have to discontinue taking Risperdal. Ideally you could switch to another antipsychotic. However, if Risperdal is the only drug that works, you might have an option. Although DA agonists like Parlodel and Mirapex are prescribed for galactorhea due to its ability to suppress the secretion of prolactin, I don't know if these drugs stablilize the menstrual cycle such that conception is possible or that gestation can be supported. You might be able to discontinue the DA agonist after pregnancy has been established wherein the increase in estrogen and progesterone are all that is needed to support gestation.
Is it your desire to conceive? If you, please post and perhaps someone can help look into it for you.
- Scott
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