Thanks for your replies. I have a ramp up of:

week 1: 100 mg morning and afternoon, 300 mg at night

week 2: 300 mg morning and afternoon, 100 mg at night

week 3: 300 mg morning, afternoon and night

I tried Lyrica twice and both times had debilitating side effects that did not resolve with time. I was also on Mirapex but discontinued because it made my flushing and congestion even worse than they are now. I also had a tendancy to spend money to a degree that is not characteristic of me. Long ago, I took elavil for depression (of course that was when my ex doctor told me all of my problems were due to stress and depression...)

I always seem to gain weight on these antineuroleptics. I love to exercise, but have felt unable to do so for quite a while now. Maybe, I will try walking again... there is a nice park close by with walking paths.

Mere