Abilify vs. Risperdal

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Abilify vs. Risperdal
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Thu, 12-23-2004 - 5:38pm
Already posted this on the ant-depressant messageboard here and they think I should just stay risperdal and I totally agree with them, but you guys opinion on this.
~Jessica
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 4:33pm

Everyone,


I know everyone was busy preparing for the holidays or doing last minute shopping or whatever last week.

~Jessica
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Registered: 12-20-2004
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 5:02pm

Jessica,

Hi! I'm always good for an opinion. LOL I think you need to do what's best for you. The way I handled my last med change was...

1. Gave the pdoc a heads up that I needed a longer than normal appointment so we could talk.

2. Looked all over the web for info on the med I was on and those I was thinking about changing to.

3. Went to my appointment and had a frank conversation with my pdoc about the meds and the side effects. We decided together where I should go from there with my meds.

That Said...I know I'm luckier than most because I have a pdoc that will discuss things with me. I hope this helps in some way.

Love to you,

Jamie

Love,

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 7:45pm

Jamie,


Thank you and tell you the truth.

~Jessica