WHEN THE DOCTOR GAVE YOU A HIGHER DOSE OF RISPERIDONE DID IT MAKE YOU BETTER OR WORSE

[ambery]

Hi so i saw my doctor today in i told her that i didnt feel like risperidone was working for me in that i still feel the same way before i started to taking  the medecine. So before i was taking 2 in a half mg a day now im taking 2 mg  a day in 2 mg a night to make social anxiety go away in so that i can feel better  in  i was just wonder if u are on 4 mg of risperidone in what does it do for you thanks.

[KrustyBroccoli]

Respiradone is an antipsychotic. If psychotic thoughts aren't your problem, then an antipsychotic med might not be suitable for you.

It causes drowsiness so I can understand why you would have been prescribed it, but it's not typically used for social anxiety.

I agree that a second opinion is a must.

[nursegirl6572]

Personally, I think you should seek a second opinion.  There truly are much more optimal meds out there, especially to start with.  Is this your family doctor or a psychiatrist?  If not a psych, you should really ask for a referral to one, they are much better versed in the available meds and have much more experience with prescribing these kinds of meds.