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presently taking 100 mg imipramine & 1.5mg klonopin/day for depression and anxiety. works well, but now I'm a little boisterous and aggressive. my doc wants to put me on risperdal 1mg/day to make me less sensitive to life events? don't wish to take anti-psychotic unless I was manic or schizophrenic. really never got a diagnosis, just said to take this risperdal, it will calm you down. others I have seen on this have been very sleepy and have lost there job. I am 63 and not ready to quit being active. what should I say to my Psych about this? also my job requires working in atmospheres around 250* F. risperdal causes heat stroke. I would have to change jobs?
I would suggest you to change the antidepressant. You can take paroxetine or venlafaxine as an antidepressant with dose of klonopin. You can also try relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. Rest you can discuss with your psychiatrist.
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HI Thanks for using healthcare magic I would suggest you to change the antidepressant. You can take paroxetine or venlafaxine as an antidepressant with dose of klonopin. You can also try relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. Rest you can discuss with your psychiatrist. Thanks