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Posted by leeann on March 14, 2003, at 17:26:21
I have been diagonesed with major depression and have been prescribed a cocktail of medication consisiting of Effexor,Remeron,Ritalin, and Risperdol, All though I no longer feel suicidal I, my mental agility, memory and coordination are much less then what I consider "normal" for me I am still complaining of the same issues after 5 month. I find myself searching for words quite a lot and unable to remember things long term and short term, DOES this go away, has anyone ever had these side effects or has anyone takin this medication combo. I feel like going on what the doc once described as a medication vacation, and quitting all my med to see if things will even out. Any advice is appreciated thanks:)
Posted by stjames on March 14, 2003, at 18:54:41
In reply to Has Anyone Had Side Effects Like These??, posted by leeann on March 14, 2003, at 17:26:21
It is the Risperdol
Posted by Lou Pilder on March 14, 2003, at 20:00:24
In reply to Has Anyone Had Side Effects Like These??, posted by leeann on March 14, 2003, at 17:26:21
leeann,
You wrote,[...any advise is appreciated...] and,[...does this go away...has anyone had these side effects...].
What you are about to read cpuld be something that could cause you to consider an alternative to taking psychiatric drugs, so if you are committed, for any reason, to take psychotropic drugs, then reject this opportunity now to read something that could have the potential for one to consider an alternative to taking psychotropic drugs.
But if you do want to consider that there are alternatives to taking psychtropic drugs for drpression, then continue to read this post.
First, there is a growing body of knowlege about psychotropic drugs that many may not be aware of. And there are different points of view, even within the medical profession, concerning the use of psychotropic drugs. Below is a link to one commenter on this subject and I am inviting you to read it and then I will comment on some things that I personally have experianced that are not in this link. I do not agree with all of what is in the link, nor am I advocating that you discontinue your use of psychotropic drugs without the supervision of your treating doctor. I am only responding to your request for others here to,[...any advise is appreciated..] and there may be something in this link that could have the potential to answer your question,[...does this go away?...]
Lou
http://www.antipsychiatry.org/drugs.htm
Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2003, at 20:38:10
In reply to Re: Has Anyone Had Side Effects Like These??, posted by stjames on March 14, 2003, at 18:54:41
Really? Risperdal made me very slightly manic and sharp as a tack. I could have used it as a performance enhancer. It also completely took away my appetite. Low dose tho. Maybe it's different at higher doseages.
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 14, 2003, at 22:59:41
In reply to Has Anyone Had Side Effects Like These??, posted by leeann on March 14, 2003, at 17:26:21
> I have been diagonesed with major depression and have been prescribed a cocktail of medication consisiting of Effexor,Remeron,Ritalin, and Risperdol...
I'm sorry if it's confusing here, but the board that focuses on medication is Psycho-Babble. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030314/msgs/209266.html
Bob
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