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Posted by blondemomints on December 11, 2001, at 18:05:09
Currently taking Risperdal (.50 mg in am) and Seroquel (.50 mg in pm for sleep). BP II (with agitation, irritability,depression, insomnia).
Both meds are helping however I am eating ALL THE TIME, esp. carbs! I already have a weight issue so I don't need additional pounds, grrrrrrrrr.
Do you think it's both meds causing a potential problem or just one of them???
Can you make a suggestion for a new cocktail I might suggest instead if this combo is bad?
(I don't need ANY drugs with potential weight issues or increased agitation, irritability).
Thanks for your knowledgable insight!!!!!! :-) Robin
Posted by blondemomints on December 11, 2001, at 18:57:37
In reply to Risperdal Weight Gain ? (Cam, Elizabeth, et al), posted by blondemomints on December 11, 2001, at 18:05:09
I forgot to add that I have tried Topomax but couldn't stay on it due to eye problems I started to have!
Posted by Elizabeth on December 11, 2001, at 21:26:50
In reply to Risperdal Weight Gain ? (Cam, Elizabeth, et al), posted by blondemomints on December 11, 2001, at 18:05:09
It could be either. (This is why it's often good not to start two different meds at the same time -- because then you don't know what's doing what!)
Geodon and Moban are two antipsychotics that are supposed to be less likely to cause weight gain.
Wish I could be of more help.
-elizabeth
(BTW, I assume you mean 50 mg of Seroquel, and not 0.5?)
Posted by Cam W. on December 12, 2001, at 0:23:42
In reply to Risperdal Weight Gain ? (Cam, Elizabeth, et al), posted by blondemomints on December 11, 2001, at 18:05:09
Robin - You are probably taking the best combination for effectiveness and minimal weight gain. How long have you been on this combination? The weight increase and carbo craving "usually" fade by the third month on both of these drugs.
BTW - It could be either of these drugs causing the weight gain; although Risperdal™ (risperidone) does seem to cause a tad more (although, of late, this observation may be has been debated). It does seem that the more effective all of these new atypicals are, the more intense the carbohydrate craving becomes; but still, the craving does seem to wane over time.
Give these meds some time, and fill up on carrots and celery in the meantime (easier said than done, I know...< sigh >...I know).
Good luck - Cam
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