Well I just saw my psychiatrist and she is almost positive that my mouth movements and hand shaking are the beginning symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia.
I told her that I can’t think clearly on 4mg of Risperdal
The bottom line is she wants me off Risperdal, sooner than later.
She will make a longer appointment with me after my vacation to discuss other medications options for me.
Well this is it.
After decades of being on Risperdal it’s finally biting me in the ass and turning on me.
I’m a bit nervous but looking forward to being on a safer med.
Thanks @Happy_H
Since lowering my Risperdal to 3mg the lip twitching disappeared but she wants me to go back up to 4mg temporarily when I’m on vacation
But now I’m noticing tounge movements in my mouth a bit
Did she explain about the medication masking the symptoms? When you get off the meds, the symptoms may seem worse for a little while. That passes. Maybe the tongue movement is from the slight decrease?
@Vertigo doesn’t have TD…yet. Just onset symptoms. Am I correct? I’m quite confident this can be rectified with his Doctor. At least I hope this is so.