Good thing about Risperdal:
1. It seems to help with depression and anxiety a little.


Bad things about Risperdal:
1. Hubby has to help me with the syringe (we have a new better one, but still).
The liquid dosing is not practical for someone who cannot manage very well.

2. I am gaining weight because I have to take it "with food."
In order to eat food to avoid stomach pain, I take lots of food.

3. It keeps me awake/is activating.

4. Taking Ambien with Risperdal is horrible.
Ambien helps with sleep but some days I skip the Ambien because the hangover lasts into the second day.

5. I really hate taking Risperdal because I know it will interfere with sleep and thus with ability to get to work and to function the next day. I force myself to take it.

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Main problems are the same as they were in July 7 when at my first appt with this pdoc:
I am not getting enough sleep and I am not waking up on time to get to work without a great deal of stress/chaos/Hubby's close assistance.

I will add to this if I think of more.

M