Risperdal? Er, maybe not

[crowdog66]

Not that anybody particularly cares, but...

I started today with abdominal cramps, sensitive patches of skin, confusion, and intermittantly sore muscles. The muscle soreness has increased and Aspirin doesn't seem to help. I've started coughing every so often, though I'm not producing any mucous. Plus I seem to be urinating more than usual.

Could be the period. Could be a mild case of the flu. Or it could be side effects from the increased dose of Risperdal (though I'm damned if I can find the muscle soreness mentioned, unless "muscle stiffness" qualifies).

So I think I'll step down to my old dose tonight and call my psychiatrist tomorrow for a little heart-to-heart. Since things have been getting worse all day, I don't want to risk taking another increased dose and possibly ending up in very hot water tomorrow.

However, I DID manage to get some MM done today, so my mood seems to be improving, even if my energy levels and desire to actually move are very low. Exercise was right out of the question. I'm not very happy about that, but if my muscles feel better tomorrow I'll give it a go then.

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[eastpath.livejournal.com]

could it be the diabetes interacting??

[elaryn.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hope the doc has some answers for you, but in the meantime, I'd say to trust your instincts. Good luck, my dear.

[eleanore-c.livejournal.com]

I care.
I stayed home from work today with about the same symptoms you're describing, including frequent urination and the cough. I feel very, very sick and so tired. I was talking to my sister in Aldergrove BC and she also has something similar which she has had all week. I think we've all got flu. So don't blame your meds. But talk to your doctor, too.