Is Risperdal (risperdone) Like Alprozalam (xanax) (Page 2)

I am wondering if Xanax (a benzo-) is like Risperdal (a benzi-) and if the two are related in any way?

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Just read trazadone was analgesic pain reliever and it's a very small narcotic to o

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I've been on risperdal for 3years and I'm currently tapering off it.,It's a very dangerous drug and has stolen my personality! This happens with many people who take it. I have severe depressing, high anxiety, flat emotions, the inability to feel any joy or pleasure (anhedonia), can't sit still. It's horrible! Slowly taper off now. The longer you're on, the worse it gets.

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The two pharmaceutical drugs are completely different. Xanax is a controlled substance in the class of Benzodiazepine () used to treat Panic Disorder and Anxiety.
Risperdol is used to treat disorders like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, and Irritability caused by Autism. Risperdal (Resperidone) is an Antipsychotic.
() Benzodiazepines possess sedative, hypnotic, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties..
Do not use either of these medications for other purposes than prescribed.. They work in completely different ways.

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I've been prescribed sera quail retilin depecote now respirdal i don't like these when I get bad attacks anxiety anger social issues she gives me Zanex and it works best for my issues how do I get my script switch to Zanex

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I don't think they are the same. Keep going back to doctor and stating Xanax works better.

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Did you have issues with anger or easily agitated or displayed some form of aggressive behavior poor to being prescribed Risperdal? Miz Ma

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Hello!
When I was on the medication I experienced the same thing. I would talk to your psychiatrist about those concerns or about getting off as soon as possible. I had the same issue regarding too much sleep and weight gain but was moved on to Lithium. In the end (now recovered completely) being on Risperdal was probably one of the worst experiences becauae you miss out on so much in life sleeping it away. I hope everything works out!

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Yes I tried Risperdal. Now every full moon night I Go out and howl in the woods

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Re: Terri (# 19)

My mother's geriatrician prescribed risperdal for agitation, she has Alzheimer's. So I guess that would be a "yes". We haven't given her any yet, would prefer not to sedate her to that extent unless she gets REALLY agitated. We've since managed the agitation with more attention, hugs, listening, letting her cry.... drugs aren't always the best solution, and they should be used very sparingly in seniors.

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Re: Terri (# 19)

No no no do not give this to a person with Alzheimer's or dementia as they could die

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Re: granny08 (# 12)

Seems to be answering the question. I was kind of wondering too.
Just in case you forgot what the question was, let's try this again because I want to know. ("is Risperdal the same thing as benzodiazepine?)

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Re: Will (# 16)

Yes I failed one for exact same thing was talking risperdal for anxiety

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