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Posted by anita on June 8, 2001, at 19:46:53
Hi,
I am taking Risperdal 1mg for depression and it works well. I am wondering if 1.5mg or 2mg would work even better. Has anyone tried over 1mg for depression (without psychosis)?
thanks,
anita
Posted by SalArmy4me on June 8, 2001, at 22:55:41
In reply to Risperdal over 1mg for depression anyone?, posted by anita on June 8, 2001, at 19:46:53
Wheeler Vega, Jason A. MA et al. Somatic Treatment of Psychotic Depression: Review and Recommendations for Practice. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology. 20(5):504-519, October 2000:
"...Another atypical neuroleptic, risperidone, has recently been shown to be effective in a small number of patients with depression in dosages of up to 6 mg/day. Risperidone's primary activity is at D2 and 5-HT2 receptors, with lesser antagonism at D1 and 5-HT1A/1C/1D..."
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