1mg risperidol twice a day a “normal” dose for schizoaffecive disorder?:
1mg risperidol twice a day a “normal” dose for schizoaffecive disorder? Only the person’s doctor can answer that. I have a history of addiction and am currently on medication for Bipolar Disorder and it has been very difficult to manage medication levels. I must work with my doctor constantly . Sometimes the patient isn’t always the best person to judge his or her reaction to medication.
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§ Physical dependence – physical dependency addiction refers to appearance of a special withdrawal symptom that occurs when the drug is suddenly discontinued. Drugs like benzodiazepines; opioids, barbiturates, alcohol, anti-depressants, cortisones and beta-blockers are examples for causing physical dependency.
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The side effects of drugs are huge and they often cause serious problems in human beings. The side effects include inability to sleep, loss of appetite, pupil dilation, stress and anxiety, stomach ulcers, constant drowsiness and blood circulation problems.
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There are various drug addiction treatments that help people to escape from chronic addiction problems. Following are the treatments: § Matrix model – the strict and personal therapist acts as your friend and performs intense drug addiction treatments. § Relapse prevention – this treatment offers you to control your behavior, learn to identify dangerous situations and avoid them. It helps you to increase your learning processes and developing your defense skills. § Supportive-Expressive psychotherapy – it works through interpersonal links that creates your sphere of comfort and teaches you to trust in other people’s support. It is specially helpful and comfortable for heroine and cocaine addicts.