The victim taking this medication has been put on this drug for the wrong reasons. She is not bipolar. Has anyone experienced horrible withdrawl symptoms? She takes it twice a day...do you think if it was reduced to once a day for a while and then not at all she would suffer?
2006-11-28 18:03:07 · 6 answers · asked by Olive 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
the weaning has to be done by the doctor. if you feel that SHE was put on it for the wrong reasons then she should get a second or third opinion doctors are people and can make mistakes. However it is a drug and incorrectly taking someone off can lead to withdrawal symptoms and health risk both mental and physical. The point is to do what is best for that person, getting a a second opinion and talking to the prescribing doctor is the best choice.
2006-11-28 18:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by LoTs2ShArE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Risperidal and I am not bipolar. Yes I have had problems when I have run out of medication. You(she) needs to consult a doctor and follow the doctor's instructions.
2006-11-28 18:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are a medical doctor, you need to STOP right now--otherwise you are practicing medicine without a license which is illegal. Bipolar disorder is not the only diagnosis that Risperdal is used for. If this person doesn't feel comfortable taking it, then she should talk with her doctor about it and make the decision as to how to proceed. Frankly, I am appalled to read your question here.
2006-11-28 18:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by KIT J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This should never be done without a doctor. I was on risperdol for anxiety attacks and i took myself off and i did have withdraw from it but i was lucky and after about a week it stopped but i only took them 1 time a day and i wasn't on a strong dose either. so be very careful as i think you need to get a doctor involved even if you have to go to a different doctor just to be on the safe side.
2006-11-28 18:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by Sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When weaning off a psychotropic drug, it is best to consult the doctor as to the proper way to do it. The doctor should tell you how to taper off even if s/he doesn't agree with your decision to do so.
2006-11-28 18:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very serious, you can't just stop taking anti-psychotic drugs without permission from a psychitrist.
Why?
Because it gets worse if you stop taking it and re-take it, it takes more time to be recovered.
Sometimes even worse, when you stop taking it, once you re-take it's no longer working.
2006-11-28 18:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋