Schizophrenia Support Group

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.

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CelestdeVilliers 10/03/2009

Is there anyone who can give me advise on how to wake-up in the mornings, because I use to be a early bird, but since I have been on risperdal I just cant wake up. I really need advice?????
plz help me

deleted_user 10/04/2009

hey cel
when do u take it how much dosage r u on

CelestdeVilliers 10/04/2009

at night. 2mg

deleted_user 10/09/2009

hey
do you normally have problems sleeping? could you prehaps split the dose between morning and night or will it make you tired in the day?
x

CelestdeVilliers 10/10/2009

lets try and see

deleted_user 10/10/2009

When I was on Risperdal I would take it at about 8 pm and goto bed at around 10 or 11 pm and was able to wake up earlly this way. Hope this info helps you in some way.
Best Wishes,
Derek

deleted_user 10/14/2009

Antipsychotics can cause fatigue as a side effect which could be why your sleeping in late. They can also cause sleep apnea if you've gained weight because of the pills.

You should tell your doctor that you are not waking up as early as you'd like to. Maybe he/she can suggest something that can help you wake up a little earlier.

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