Are Risperdal And Zoloft Appropriate Medication While Recovering From Psychosis When Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder And ADHD?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jul 2018

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Question : Currently have a diagnoses of Bi polar and ADHD. Just was released from mental hospital after a three week stay due to psychosis. I am currently on 2mg of Risperdal twice a day and 25mg Zoloft once a day. Does this seem correct.

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, that seems correct

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Risperdal is Risperidone and is a good antipsychotic drug. The drug is also used to control impulsiveness in ADD and helps in improving the symptoms. Zoloft is Sertraline and is an antidepressant drug. Both drugs are good for your symptoms.

The dose of Risperidone that is 2 mg is also adequate. So it seems correct.

Thanks. Take care.

Please let me know if you have more doubts.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 minutes later)

Is there anything else I should be looking at? Some literature suggest not using an antidepressant for bi polar. What would you suggest for dual diagnosis for ADHD and Bipolar?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Risperidone is a good choice

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Risperidone is also used in bipolar depression. Though in some studies it has shown to worsen depression but this is seen more in unipolar depression. No need to get worried for that.

For ADD and Bipolar Risperidone would be my first choice. Low dose Olanzapine is other choice. But Risperidone has more efficacy in ADD and Bipolar. The drug is safe too.

Still have more doubts please don't hesitate to ask again.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar