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Originally Posted by Coach
Hi
A few weeks ago I switched from Zyprexa to Resperidone and I am a nervous wreck.
Pam
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Hi,
This is from about.com
http://bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_risperdal.htm
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Notify your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these Risperdal side effects:
More Common:
Anxiety or nervousness; changes in vision, including blurred vision; decreased sexual desire or performance; loss of balance control; mask-like face; menstrual changes; mood or mental changes, including aggressive behavior, agitation, difficulty in concentration, and memory problems; problems in urination or increase in amount of urine; restlessness or need to keep moving (severe); shuffling walk; skin rash or itching; stiffness or weakness of arms or legs; tic-like or twitching movements; trembling and shaking of fingers and hands; trouble in sleeping
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Since the pdoc is not available, you have to make do for a while. I suggest calling a pharmacist. Ask the pharmacist what happens if you stop taking the Resperidone and if a person needs to taper.
M.