Respidol (Page 2)

Used for bi polar conditions

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My 12 yr old step-daughter has just been prescribed .5 mg dosage of this medication and is currently in a behavioral facility. She has also been prescribed 10mg prozac for severe depression and already hears voices and sees things (said to be attributed to depression). Should I be really concerned?

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YES, be VERY concerned!!! PLEASE let her physician know asap. This is not normal behavior and sounds a lot like schizophrenic episodes. Your little girl deserves a fighting chance to get well and have a 'normal' childhood. That will make a huge difference in how she'll grow into adulthood and what her life can be like. If she doesn't get the best treatment now, she'll be a mess as she grows up. Please find another facility and/or physician/psychiatrist if you feel the current ones aren't helping your daughter.

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We have known for a while that she has seen and heard things and so far the medication has helped that go away. She is home now after being in-patient for 10 days. We will surely be keeping a good eye on her and monitor her weight as this medicine is said to cause weight gain. If it doesn't seem to be helping we will be sure to find a second opinion.

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Torie,
I think you're on the right track. I was just so alarmed when I saw your message - sorry if I over-reacted a bit. I've lived with depression for my entire adult life (I'm 49 now). It's been a real roller coaster ride for not only me, but my husband, family and the few friends I've had. Regarding the weight thing - you are very compassionate and caring to look out for that. Your daughter's self-esteem is probably not very high due to her depression...meaning weight gain can lead to being even MORE depressed - and at her age, identifying with her peers is very important to her. Gaining weight may cause her to dislike herself and then you have a whole other issue. You sound like a terrific mom who cares and loves her child deeply. She is lucky and well-deserving to have you at the helm. Just curious - have you ever experienced any depressive episodes? Looking forward to your reply. Keep up the positive outlook.

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Me myself, no. I guess I failed to mention that she is my step-daughter so it wouldn't be genetic from me if I suffered from it. Her father and paternal grandmother, however, both suffer from severe depression. A lot of it also comes from the fact that she has mild cp and has to wear leg braces and use a walker. That in itself makes it difficult for her feel good about herself. She is a very beautiful child and can be loving when she wants to be. She has had a difficult path so far but her father and I are working very hard to change that. Thank you so much for your kind words. It makes me feel good to be important to her.

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They gave me geodon, respidal, amitrptilline, trozodone, and I was like 90 pounds/anorxix. Every night was a fight to stay alive and keep my heart beating.

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Risperdal is killing me. At 79 yrs I plan on getting off it. Side effects are horrible. I don't want to live any more with these pills.

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