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Displaying 53 questions associated with Schizoaffective Disorder.

What is the best way to ween off Geodon?

My psychiatrist put me on Lexapro and is lowering my Geodon 40mg every 5 days so far so good. I used to take 320mg a day now I am down to 280mg my head is feeling more clearer and the anxiety and depression are going. My last psychiatrist just put me on Zyprexa and weened me off the Geodon. I had... read more

Updated 12 Nov 2010 2 answers

Risperdal - how long does a single dose stay in your system?

What is the drug life of risperdal ? If i took my 2mg tonight, will it still be in my system tomorrow night?

Updated 12 Jan 2013 1 answer

Is bladder control affected by the use of Clonidine HCL, Focalin XR or Risperidone in children?

My grandson is six years old and is on Clonidine HCL, Focalin XR and Risperidone. He has problems going to the bathroom in time to urinate and a real problem with bed-wetting. He also has a real problem being alone in the bathroom at school or at home as well as in any other room of the house... read more

Updated 18 Jan 2013 2 answers

How can I lose weight after stopping seroquel?

hi I have a question about seroquel. I started taking the medication and September of 2014 and had stopped since March of 2015. When I was taking this drug I was a hundred and fifty pounds and now I am at 210 I didn't really notice any different eating habits while on the medication just... read more

Updated 5 Aug 2015 2 answers

How long for risperidone to take effect?

I have taken risperidone (0.5mg) for 12 days out of 21 now. Should I have felt some effects by now or does it take longer? Or is it subtle? I understand its a low dosage though. PS I meet my doctor in 9 days from now to talk about my treatment. But I don't know if he will continue the... read more

Updated 6 Sep 2015 1 answer

I am on risperidone 1mg I ran out of my meds but I have some 4mg that I use to take before doctor?

... lower dose can I cut the pill in four pieces and take one of the pieces until I am able to get my meds been out of my meds for awhile now and have started to hallucinate and feeling overwhelmed

Updated 28 April 2017 2 answers

Does switching from Invega or discontinuing it help with weight lost?

I was on Invega for 5 months, in those 5 months I gained 35 pounds which has effected the quality of life. I was thinking how much I rather be dead, would cry everyday, it invaded my thoughts all day. I really want to try ability again but my doctor said it didn't work after trying it for a... read more

Updated 26 Sep 2018 2 answers

How long until paliperidone leaves your system?

I am aware that it has a half life of 150 days. And 300 days of a full life. I’m still waiting to meet my doctor. I’ve just been on it for 2 days now of 2.5 and then 6 mg. It gives me crazy drug induced ocd and at this point it will be 2 days before I meet with him. I’m on a... read more

Updated 18 Oct 2018 1 answer

Lamictal - How long to kick in and what dose ?

How much did you have to take and how long before you felt anything? I'm on day 12 of of 25mg and I don't feel a thingy but my friend felt it at 25mgs. She's on 150 now but had had benefits since 25 mgs, I'm kind of jealous lol looking for that quietness in my mind. For mood... read more

Updated 11 March 2021 2 answers

Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?

Just wondering is all.

Updated 24 Feb 2021 2 answers

Aripiprazole - Side effects I’m experiencing with the medical aripipzrole?

I have recently been put on aripipzorole from quetiapine and literally cannot sit or lay still I’m aggravated extremely and can’t function my arms probably almost like I’m dead weight but have to keep pacing /moving stretching etc I got into the Bath and had an instant feeling of... read more

Updated 11 June 2022 2 answers

Insomnia help please! From Ability?

I keep waking up and have trouble going to sleep. Any suggestions? Plus I hear voices too. I'm on the maximum dose but I'll I've only been on it for 2 weeks now. Should I take it in the morning instead on pm now? Thank you for your answers!

Updated 26 Nov 2021 2 answers

I've been taking off of 45 mg of Remeron immediately but I'm taking Lamictal what can I do?

I've been taking Remeron for 6 months was talking off of it yesterday immediately and was left taking 100 mg of Lamictal I read is bad to be to be tripping off of Remeron immediately and I want and I'm getting some symptoms what can I do

Updated 2 April 2022 2 answers

Lamotrigine side effects taken with Vyvanese?

I have been taking this for 6 weeks. Yes it has made me feel better but I am so sore in my shoulders and knees. I mean sore as. I cant properly throw a baseball and I doubt if I can bat. Will this drug ease in its symptoms in a negative manner. Sleep a bit different as well. I see the mental... read more

Updated 20 June 2022 2 answers