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Posted by vhdhm on December 24, 2002, at 6:31:13
Hi. I was diagnosed as bi-polar 8 years ago. Since that time I have been taking Lithibid, Klonipin, and Impramine with great results. Recently, I started having panic attacks again. My psychiatrist put me on Geodon and it really screwed me up worse. After a month, I quit taking it and he now has me on a low dosage of Respirdal. I have only been taking this for a few weeks and am going to come off of it. What I would like to know is this..Is it possible that these meds cause withdrawal.
Every since I quit taking Geodone, I have had tremors, and just plan panic. Can I expect this with Respirdal??
Thanks in advance!
Posted by Ritch on December 24, 2002, at 13:54:01
In reply to Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal??, posted by vhdhm on December 24, 2002, at 6:31:13
> Hi. I was diagnosed as bi-polar 8 years ago. Since that time I have been taking Lithibid, Klonipin, and Impramine with great results. Recently, I started having panic attacks again. My psychiatrist put me on Geodon and it really screwed me up worse. After a month, I quit taking it and he now has me on a low dosage of Respirdal. I have only been taking this for a few weeks and am going to come off of it. What I would like to know is this..Is it possible that these meds cause withdrawal.
>
> Every since I quit taking Geodone, I have had tremors, and just plan panic. Can I expect this with Respirdal??
>
> Thanks in advance!
I have had *increased* panic attacks and panic anxiety in the past when I was *withdrawing* from an antipsychotic. I don't know what the deal is with that. The first time was with Thorazine (25mg). I was taking one tablet every day for a year or two and then stopped taking it and that is when my first panic attacks started. They finally got under control with diazepam, and then I had another round of panic associated with AP withdrawal when I got off of low-dose Risperdal about two years ago. I have got a theory that if you are sensitive to AP's you are also extra sensitive to their hormonal effects (due to DA blockade), that could lead to neuroendocrine changes and a possible withdrawal syndrome that may include panic anxiety.
Posted by vhdhm on December 25, 2002, at 5:27:14
In reply to Re: Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal?? » vhdhm, posted by Ritch on December 24, 2002, at 13:54:01
Thank you so much. I am coming off Respirdal today and I am so panicky anyway at least I now know what to expect....anymore input anyone?
Posted by Nikita on December 26, 2002, at 10:39:58
In reply to Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal??, posted by vhdhm on December 25, 2002, at 5:27:14
I go off and on Risperdal, (1mg) a day with no problem, although suddenly when I do take it, it makes me so sleepy. I did feel withdrawl from Geodon though and noticed when I didn't take it exactly as scheduled (2x a day), I felt really weird, headaches, shaky, and was seeing things out of the corner of my eyes, like fast moving lights. That even happened when I totally withdrew from Geodon when I closed my eyes to go to sleep. Freaky!
Posted by Sebastian on December 28, 2002, at 14:57:18
In reply to Re: Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal?? » vhdhm, posted by Nikita on December 26, 2002, at 10:39:58
I switched from Risperdal to Zyprexa and felt better than befor. I don't remember any bad withdraw.
Sebastian
Posted by Paulinecfny on January 20, 2004, at 17:46:34
In reply to Re: Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal?? vhdhm, posted by Nikita on December 26, 2002, at 10:39:58
Were you able to withdraw successfully from Geodon? How long did it last?
Thank you.
> I go off and on Risperdal, (1mg) a day with no problem, although suddenly when I do take it, it makes me so sleepy. I did feel withdrawl from Geodon though and noticed when I didn't take it exactly as scheduled (2x a day), I felt really weird, headaches, shaky, and was seeing things out of the corner of my eyes, like fast moving lights. That even happened when I totally withdrew from Geodon when I closed my eyes to go to sleep. Freaky!
Posted by Nikita on January 21, 2004, at 9:09:07
In reply to Re: Geodon and Respirdal Withdrawal??, posted by Paulinecfny on January 20, 2004, at 17:46:34
I went off Geodon no problem. I don't remember if I tapered it or not, but I think so.
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