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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RISPERDAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | Bipolar II | This medicine has decreased my anger level tremendously. I can now function like a normal person. | F | 42 | 90 days 2 mg 1X D | 3/16/2013 | 5 | Bipolar I | Seem to be holding water weight, but have gained 5 lbs. I'm on weight watchers and keep to my points so it's hard to see the 5 lbs. | Abilify combined with Zoloft gave the unpleasant side effect of sweating profusely. Zoloft by itself didn't do it, but the psychiatrist said Zoloft would be the culprit and for some reason the combination of Abilify and Zoloft caused awful sweating. At night I'd sleep with towels, not sheets. I couldn't stand it any longer and was switched to Risperdal. I like it so far. I take it at night and sleep well. Some perspiration, but nothing like it was on Abilify. I started at 0.5mg and was increased to 1mg at night. It hasn't affected my sex drive in a negative way. | F | 41 | 4 weeks 1mg po qhs 1X D | 1/25/2013 | 5 | help with manic episodes | Feeling groggy and falling asleep all the time, always eating and gained weight quickly | F | 22 | 2 months 2mg | 1/22/2013 | 5 | anger | loss of sex drive | my loss of sex drive makes me more pissed off than the reason i started takeing it im going to stop takeing this bullish today | M | 28 | 2 years .5 1X D | 10/24/2012 | 5 | OCD and Depression | Low sex drive, mild fatigue | This medication has done wonders for me with minimal side effects. I take a low dose along with Paxil and have seen a dramatic reduction in obsessive thoughts, dalusions and anger. It's not a cure-all. Used along with therapy and lifestyle changes it has been a great help. | M | 32 | 1.5 years .5mg 2X D | 8/15/2012 | 5 | Mood disorder NOS | lower libido, tiredness, lack of motivation | It definitely got rid of my obsessive thinking, also stabilized my mood, as I was having bouts similar to bipolar (but not as severe). At this point I think it is worth the side effects I've experienced, however I do want to try and get to a lower dosage out of fear of possible long-term, serious side effects. | M | 34 | 3 years 6mg 1X D | 6/1/2012 | 5 | Bipolar and hallucinations | This helped me greatly with my hallucinations and manic episodes. You just have to watch your diet and go on daily walks. | F | 75 | 10 years 1mg 1x day | 3/8/2012 | 5 | Major depression, suicidal thoughts | I take two other drugs, so it would be unscientific to attribute my side effects to any one of them. My libido is nearly adsent. I'm not as quick as I used to be. My short-term memory is a bit dulled. I think risperidone may have augmented all of the above, but I was already experiencing them to a degree from the two SSRI's I take. So who knows. I haven't had any weight gain, tics, or acne, thank heaven. | I think I have to give risperidone credit for having kept me from suicide. I was at great risk two years ago, and now I'm two years older, so I guess it has worked. I had brief manic periods each time the dosage was increased, but they only resulted in a few possibly inappropriate e-mails late at night. Oops. | M | 51 | 2 years .25 mg 3X D | 2/11/2012 | 5 | bi polar | weight gain,decreased sex drive,sleep more. | this drug gave me my life back,was out of touch with reality.almost lost my family,had crazy thoughts,thought house was bugged & people were wearing masks,& trying to kill me, almost killed people,this drug saved me. | M | 49 | 1 years 30 mg 1X D | 10/25/2011 | 5 | Schizophrenia | Resperidal has helped me alot. I was having delusions and ended up in the hospital(voluntarily). They put me on resperidal and now I am able to work and go to school. This medication has helped me alot. Alot of people on this message board dislike this medication and say bad things about it. But I urge anyone reading this to give this or any other medication a chance as it has the potential to improve your life for the better. | M | 21 | 2 years 30mg 1X O | 10/23/2011 | 5 | I had severe memory problems and thinking problems after I started to take this medication. This medication caused me permanant brain damage. I was a A student now I am a F to a D- student see the difference. | This medication is awful | M | 21 | 1 years 50 Mg 3X M | 10/19/2011 | 5 | anxiety, depression | low blood pressure | Risperdal has eased my persistent depression. In the mornings I want to get out of bed and get on with my day. I have less anxiety socializing. I would like to increase the dosage but I`m concerned about being too sedated. | F | 49 | 26 days .25 1X D | 6/5/2011 | 5 | Obsessive thinking & Anxiety | Some constipation and evening sleepniness . | Resperidone has completely stopped my obsessive thinking and greatly reduced my anxiety. I am able to calmly deal with issues which used to send me into a cycle of obsession, worry and anxiety. | M | 54 | 35 days .5 mg 1X D | 5/4/2011 | 5 | paranoid skitsphrinik and bipolar | just tierd jettery | F | 35 | 3mg 2X D | 2/9/2011 | 5 | PTSD | Overall this has been a great medication. It has alleviated my anxiety, something that wasn't possible on xanax. | M | 21 | 3 months 2mg 3X D | 1/19/2011 | 5 | anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia | I've gained a lot of weight and used to sleep 12 hours a night unless I set my alarm clock. I get muscle tightness when walking too fast and sometimes tight facial muscles. | I got on this medication way back in 1997 when it was new. I'd tried just about everything else before this. For over 6 months this was the only medicine I was on and I felt happy and was sleeping really well. I would take something like .5 mg to 1 mg every other day or a few times a week. In 1998 my OCD returned and I got overwhelming anxiety. I did the tour of psych units that year and even had shock treatment. The risperidone was upped to 2 mg a day and celexa, hydroxyzine, and klonapin was added. I finally stabilized. I felt very calm and stable, but still had some depression. In 2003 my partner was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was able to be there for him emotionally like he was there for me when I had the breakdown in 1998. I'm so grateful I was able to remain stable emotionally through the 3 and a half years of his illness and after he passed away. It is now 2010. Several months ago my sleep became disrupted for no apparent reason. I would wake up after a few hours, stay up for a few hours and then try to get a few more hours of sleep. I could deal with this, but the last couple weeks the anxiety has once again kicked in big time after being stable for over 10 years. So I'm going up to 3 mg of risperadone and it seems to be helping. I'm also still taking the other medications I listed above. I read a lot of the reviews on here that were frightening and I'm really glad the risperadone worked so well for me. It along with the other meds saved my life. | F | 51 | 13 years 2 1X D | 10/15/2010 | 5 | Supplement OCD medication | Appetite has increased somewhat so you must watch what you eat. Overall, no adverse effects. | Very good supplemental medication to fluvoxamine to reduce anxiety and obsessive thought patterns. | M | 47 | 15 days 4 mg 2X D | 9/8/2010 | 5 | Supplement to OCD medication | You must watch what you eat because Risperidone will increase your hunger. A good diet program like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers will help immensely. | Very good drug choice to reduce anxiety and assist your SSRI to reduce obsessive thoughts. | M | 47 | 15 days 2 mg 2X D | 9/8/2010 | 5 | schizoaffective disorder | restlessness, inability to lose weight but not really weight gain,frequent urination, headaches, mouth twitching, shaky hands | Risperdal gave me my life back. It took a while to find the right dosage but once I did my hallucinations have stopped, and my paranoia and delusions have lessoned. My weight and restlessness have been my biggest complaints but for me it's well worth it. Before medication I had paper on my windows and wouldn't get out of bed for fear of being watched. Now I have a social life and a job. I've read some of the other comments and am surprised at how much it seems to be hated, but I guess everyone is different. I can't recommend it enough and hope to never go off it. | F | 23 | 6 months 2mg 2X D | 8/25/2010 | 5 | Bipolar/Mania | Increased hunger - which I don't complain about since my son has always been a picky eater. | My son has been diagnosed with Bipolar since 7 and Risperdal is the only anti-psychotic (coupled with a mood stablizer like Depakote) that controls his rage, anger, violence, and irritability to a better degree than the other meds. It is not a cure all and I think all parents should know that no medicine is going to cure all symptoms of bipolar, but Risperdal, to me, allows my son to be a social boy and takes away the worst effects of mania, which is the rage, violence and psychosis. We have tried Zyprexa, Seroquel Abilify, Lamitcal, and even ADHD medications and none of these control his rage and irritability better than Risperdal. I noticed that my son had worse side effects on the other anti-psychotics such as involuntary body movements. Risperdal does wear off in the afteroon so it is important to have the right dosage and as a note, Invega, the longer-lating version of Risperdal was awful. Until something better comes out, we are sticking with this anti-psychotic. | M | 10 | 3 years 1 mg. 2X D | 7/11/2010 | 5 | bipolar 1 | weight gain | this, for me, is a life-saving wonder-drug, with very few side-effects. I am sane because of it--I can have a good life. I am a very successful artist, and it doesn't affect my creativity. I actually feel it enhances it, like my craziness is all under control except when I need it. Great drug for me! | F | 40 | 10 years 2 mg 1X D | 6/30/2010 | 5 | post-partum psycosis | fatigue (which was good, was not sleeping well before taking this), absence of menstrual periods, decreased libido, difficulty finding words I wanted, spaced out feeling | This drug saved my life. The hallucinations stopped (not right away, but after the right dosage and after my periods stopped), lessened my anxiety, boosted my anti-depressant (am also taking Effexor). This is my 4th month weaning off risperdal. My period has returned without psychotic episode. Other side effects still felt, but I'm guessing they'll ease with time too. This drug worked exactly how it was suppose to for me. | F | 36 | 1.5 years | 10/27/2009 | 5 | psychotic tendencies | nausea at first, headaches went away after 6 months | son takes this med has been miracle drug, stops his hallucinations and nightmares. Less weight gain than Zyprexa. He's taken it 2 different times stopped initially because of headaches. worked well for hallucinations both times started with 3 mg a day at age 4 | M | 10 | 5 years | 10/17/2009 | 5 | Emotional Unstability | Increased appitite. | Very effective. Our daughter rarely has emotional outbursts. She is able to recover from them. They are now mild emotional shifts. | F | 9 | 180 days | 8/19/2009 | 5 | voices anxiety depression | i produced milk due to the anti-depressant i was on | i like this drug no weight gain, voices disapeared, | F | 38 | 6 months | 6/25/2009 | 5 | psychosis | No side effects other than sleeping an extra 2 hours a night when I get a chance.. I can get by on 6 hours but will sleep up to 12 hours when I have time off. Moderate lowering of libido... occuring during psychosis and not cured by Risperdal. | Cured my racing mind. Allowed me to sleep regularly and continue my life. | M | 28 | 3 years | 3/21/2009 | 5 | bi-polar | The only real side effect that I'm concerned with is the weight gain. I gaind 40lbs in less than 6 monthes. But I still have manic flare ups. | Worked great but if I quit taking them for mor than 3 days I get real manic and pretty much go nuts until I go back on them. | M | 27 | 3 years | 2/23/2009 | 5 | paranoid schizophrenia | Gained 5 lbs a month the first 6 mos. at 37.5 dos now on 11 mg a year and half later akithesia lessened and restlessness. no sex drive or menstrual cycle. still working my way down to 1 mg. Injections twice a month. Period is coming back. | Miracle drug except the weight gain the first six months but now I have no symtoms of schizophrenia and I am living a productive life and If you can get through the initial adjustment phase | M | 45 | 1.6 years | 1/30/2009 | 5 | Bipolar anxiety, anger | Sleep glorious sleep! | I have been on all the antipsychotics and all have worked in some way or another but this is the best by far for reducing symptoms and comparing the side effect profile. I take 0.25mg three times a day, a low dose but effective for me so far. Sleep is the best I have EVER had, yet it does not knock you out like seroquel or the others- nor do you feel hung over. I was shocked that people actually want to get out of bed in the am!!! Anger dissipated in less than one week of use, anxiety took a little longer. I would recommend that if you are going to use any antipsychotic you ask your Dr to supplement it with Metformin to PREVENT diabetes and weight gain. This is done fairly often with children on anti psychotics. Not a perfect solution but it might prevent big issues for you. | F | 52 | 2 months | 12/19/2008 | 5 | autism , self-injury, aggression | My daughter gained a lot of weight, sleeps better at night, lethargic, limited interests, when dose is low has a lot of facial movements and shakes head violently like withdrawal. | Almost immediately stopped all self-injury (head banging, scratching, etc), amazing decrease in aggression - no longer beats me up. My daughter seems happy - smiles more, less irritable and angry. This medication kept my child out of an institution and at home and the community. I am concerned about the long-term effects but certainly has raised her quality of life for the past 5 years. | F | 16 | 5 years | 7/5/2008 | 5 | Delusional disorder | Sleeping a lot, vivid dreams, decreased interest in sex, weight gain, lack of motivation in socialising/study/exercise. | This medication totally cured my delusional disorder within a couple of months. I didn't realise that it had side effects, and that these side effects matched my own experiences, until this last week when I did research on the internet. I want to get off it now. | F | 31 | 7 months | 6/7/2008 | 5 | psychosis | I have been on a dosage of 2mg per day. I experienced stiffness in the joints and symptoms of depression. I also had no more periods. The dosage was decreased to 1.5mg, the stiffness went away, my periods came back but I kept the feeling of flatness of living. This was due to dopamine deficiency. The dosage was reduced to 1mg and now at this dosage living is happier. It is not perfect, but much better. The weight gain (about 15 pounds and slightly on the rise) is the only side effect remaining and troubling me. | it completely cured my symptoms. | F | 49 | 2 years | 5/23/2008 | 5 | Drug Induced Psychosis | Muscle stiffness, tremor in left hand, problems with vision, involuntary movements and weight gain. | All of the side effects I just stated are no longer a problem after the problems were addressed. If you are experiencing any of the side effects I just stated I would suggest trying some of the methods I used to cancel out the side effects. First I completely eliminated the muscle stiffness and involuntary movements with 20mg of Inderal a day. Secondly, the tremor in my left hand was completely controlled with 250mg of Benadryl a day. Third side effect I was experiencing was a problem with vision. I lowered the risperdal from 4mg to 3mg a day. After doing this my vision was back to normal. The last side effect that was a problem for me was, weight gain. My solution for the weight gain was, exercising and dieting in return I lost 30 lbs. Hope this advice helps you. Now I’m experiencing no side effects what so ever. | M | 26 | 2 years | 4/7/2008 | 5 | anxiety, insomnia | Tardive Dyskinesia, which went I away when I stopped taking drug (may be helped by Aricept, which doctor gave me to control dyskinesia). | Worked well. Really helped my sleep. Had to stop because I was developing dyskinesia. No other problems on drug, but withdrawal has been a nightmare. Anziety, exhaustion, insomnia, nausea. Writhing around like a worm half asleep for the first four hours at night. After 9 days without, withdrawal effects are not improving. | M | 46 | 7 years | 2/17/2008 | 5 | bi-polar | None. | This has been a miracle drug for my daughter. For three years we tried Abilify, Seroquel, and a bunch of others. Nothing worked. After taking Risperdal for a short period, her violent behaviour and profanity outbursts disappeared. We are in a much better place. Note - she also takes lithium, but the lithium did not help her when she was taking the other medications. | F | 11 | 6 months | 1/19/2008 | 5 | Schizoaffective Disorder | This Rating is for Risperdal Consta. While I was on the Risperdal Pills I had lots of side effects like headaches and chest back and stomach pain, but now that I just get the injection all the side effects went away except for the EPS that I already had. Cogentin helps that. | I think you get a lot less side effects with the Risperdal Injection than with the pills. | F | 20 | 2 months | 1/13/2008 | 5 | Bipolar II | Chronic stuffy nose, tired | I needed 12 to 14 hours of sleep with this until my dr. put me on Provigil. Now all is pretty great. The Provigil counteracted the sleepiness and brought me back to even. The rage is gone and I am pleasant to be around again. I would suggest this for Bipolar II people who cycle alot. | F | 39 | 3 months | 12/31/2007 | 5 | paranoid schizophrenia | none | This medicine has been a lifesaver for me, has diminished the voices, and my anxiety and paranoia has decreased also. I don't know where I would be without this medicine. I have only been on it for 2 months, and I continue to get better each day. | F | 8 weeks | 10/27/2007 | 5 | Bipolar 1 | Makes me very docile. | Next to lithium risperdal is my favorite drug. Along with lithium risperdal stops me from going phychotic, manic and racing mind. It doesn't do anything for depression. | M | 60 | 5 years | 10/19/2007 | 5 | SEVERE ANXIETY WITH PHOBIAS | I HAVE GAINED WEIGHT. HOWEVER, THE MOST DISTURBING PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE TAKEN MYSELF OFF OF RISPERDAL TWICE IN THE PAST AND EVEN AFTER 3 WEEKS WITHOUT IT BECAME NAUSEOUS AND VOMITED EVERYDAY UNTIL I FINALLY STARTED TAKING IT AGAIN. ORIGINALLY TOOK IT FOR 4 STRAIGHT YEARS AND CANNOT STOP TAKING IT EVEN WITH WEANING AS I GET TERRIBLY ILL! ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE HAD THIS HAPPEN WHILE ON RISPERDAL? MY DOCTORS THINK IT'S ALL IN MY HEAD. I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE IT ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT GAIN, BUT AFTER 3 WEEKS OF THROWING UP AND TRYING TO FUNCTION, I GAVE IN AND AM BACK ON IT. | F | 43 | 4 years | 10/10/2007 | 5 | Autism | weight gain,lethargy | My daughter began taking Risperdal in July after being hospitalized for agressive,psychotic episodes. Since she began taking Risperdal, her aggressive behavior has stopped and it's like she's back to her old self. She was very lethargic at first but it has leveled off. She has gained about 15lbs in a matter of months. I am concerned that she's on a very high dose(6mg). I will speak with her doctor about lowering the dosage | F | 11 | 2 months | 9/25/2007 | 5 | Janssen Sales Rep | All of the side effects listed are associated with any antipsychotic that has any type of dopamine blockade. Blocking dopamine is how you control your symptoms of schizophrenia. However, these side effects are dose dependent...meaning that if you block too much, you experience the movement disorders, lactating, etc. Your doctor needs to lower your dose. | You shouldn't be so quick to speak negatively about this medication. Risperdal has changed and saved many lives. Many people on Risperdal now live productive lives and are able to work, care for their family, etc. | F | 3 | | 8/13/2007 | 5 | Paranoid Schizophrenia | lethargy, loss of interest in sex, slight apathy | In the start I noticed no side affects but then I was lethargic and couldn't stay up as long as I used to. I was on the Consta while this was happening. I switched to the tablet form and the lethargy lessened. After a while my loss of interest in sex subsided also. It is great for reducing paranoia (which is what I suffer with the most) and has helped me stay well. This medication definitely helped me and I am glad I am on it. | M | 29 | 2 years | 7/17/2007 | 5 | Bipolar II Disorder | I feel hungrier but no weight gain - am just constantly vigilant about what I eat. More tired than usual - takes me longer to do things. Weird vivid dreams. No other side effects thank God! | I am so happy with it. I had to go off Geodon because of hair loss and was put on Risperdal. I take 1 mg every night. Turned out to be perfect for calming my generalized anxiety. It helps me sleep deeply yet I still wake up around 6:30am without need of an alarm clock. I definitely feel hungrier but I exert incredible control over it. I don't let myself eat more than I used to even though I really have a terrible urge to do so - sometimes I don't know how I do it. I'm very petite and weigh between 90 and 95 lbs. on average so I can't let myself lose control over what I eat. But it's very hard so I sympathize with everyone who feels hungry on these meds. I have had good luck on Risperdal so far. I've read the comments and some people have gotten horrible reactions and side effects so I feel very lucky. I've tried other meds and have ended up in the hospital so I know how that goes. So far this has kept my mood balanced and has given me a sense of calm I haven't had in a very long t | F | 43 | 1 months | 7/12/2007 | 5 | Autism/Schizo Affective | 5 lbs a mo. of weight gain. From 93 to 123 in 6 mos. | Miracle drug. Restored (my daughter) to normal functioning from autism/ | F | 14 | 6 months | 7/8/2007 | 5 | BIPOLAR | WHAT THE HELL IS THE HOLD UP WITH INVEGA.COM WEBSITE THEY ACT LIKE THEY HAVE A PATENT TO COVER UP WITH RISPERDAL OR SOMETHING. | NICE PILLS HMMMMMM | F | 34 | 12 years | 5/31/2007 | 5 | bipolar w/psychotic features | None, except for some amenorhea, (periods came back when I added welbutrin.) | My miracle drug. Completely cured my manic paranoid delusions. After repeat hospitalizations this cured me. I take 3 mg. I pray they never take this off the market. | F | 46 | 13 years | 5/22/2007 | 5 | schizo-effective bi-polar type 1 | lite to almost non-existant menstration, mild euphoria the morning after taking prescription, slight tiredness, mild loss of sex drive, easy weight loss (mild dieting some-lost 25 pounds) | excellent: my headaches that made me want to tear my eyes out or bash myself in the head are nearly nonexistant. Made my crazy, irrational and abnormal thoughts go away. It made my ridiculous anger subside. I still hear voises and see the shadow; but now it's few and far between occurances. I'm an all around more pleasant person. | F | 21 | 1 months | 5/3/2007 | 5 | i am 2 persons | i went yellow | it's very nice and expensive for my mom | M | 25 | 2 months | 4/18/2007 | 5 | psychosis | Trouble sleeping at first. | this med is OK for many people, and not OK for some - but this website is bad bad bad, just a bunch of people complaining about their meds. Read the advice slips, and speak to your doctor, don't read this website. | F | 37 | 2 months | 4/10/2007 | 5 | social phobia / depression | Altered Ejaculation | This stuff is a miracle drug. I feel like a different person. I only wish I had found it 20 years ago. | M | 58 | 1 months | 3/1/2007 | 5 | Schizoaffective Disorder | I had some severe back and muscle pain in the very beginning. I was hospitalized and almost unable to walk at first but the doctor prescribed some cogentin to go along with the risperdal and it controled the pain. Eventually I was able to go off the congentin and the pain went away on its own. I still have some minor tightening of the jaw muscles and grind my teeth at times but the benefits much outweigh the side effects. | I have been on Risperdal for 4 years now. I am currently on 4 mgs. My delusions are gone and my rages are all but gone. I am a much more content and amiable a person on the medication. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I've been stable and out of the hospital for 4 years now. | F | 43 | 4 years | 1/20/2007 | 5 | Psychosis/anxiety | gained 60 pounds in the first 2 months | The medicine completely cured my psychotic episodes, and I am now off of it and doing well. | F | 17 | 8 months | 1/15/2007 | 5 | Schizophrenia | Risperdal Consta 37.5mg (fortnightly) - Initial tiredness which got better after a few weeks, some weight gain (5–10 pounds) | been well for 3 years on this drug, it gave me a chance to get my life back together after being in and out of hospital for 2 years due to not taking tablets. One good point is you're not reminded that you need to take medication every day like you are with tablets | M | 25 | 3.5 years | 12/20/2006 | 5 | Bipolar Type 1 | Tardive dyskensia; had problems breathing, and suffered some anxiety- took cogentin to control these side effects | Started risperadal in october 2004, immediately noticed less sleep patterns. Appetite decreased and in two years lost 40 lbs. Mental alertness is very good, does not seem to sedate nearly as bad as other drugs. Started with 4 mg and went down to 3 mg in one year. Very impressed with its ability to control mania related phychosis; am taking along with risperdal fish oil and vitamin supplements to help control depression related symptoms. | F | 34 | 2 years | 11/5/2006 | 5 | Tourette Syndrome | Slight fatigue, but that seems to decrease over time. Minor decrease in sexual ability (I take 1.5 mg per day). Side effects much less than Orap or Haldol. No weight gain or changes in sleeping patterns. | I take 1 mg each morning and 0.5 mg at noon. My TS tics decline by about 80% but get worse as the medication wears off after about 8 hours, so If I have a social engagement in the evening I might take another 0.5 mg at dinner. Note: Risperdal does not help with the OCD/ADD element common in Tourette Syndrome patients - which most TS patients also suffer from. To treat the OCD/ADD element, avoid stimulant meds (Ritilan). Try Desipramine, Adderall, or possibly Bupropion. Other tricyclics will treat the OCD/ADD but have more serious side effects. | M | 38 | 10 years | 11/3/2006 | 5 | Bipolar disorder 2 | Flatness of mood. Lack of motivation/get-up and go. Reduced sexual drive. | Not sure whether am going to continue at the moment, missing the magic, but risperdal gave me the most well 8 months of my life. Was sociable and connected. Am now down to 1mg/day. Great for putting your thoughts back in order. DON'T FORGET: all drugs affect people in different ways so don't be unnecesarily encouraged or put-off by what you read here. The best way to do decide about this drug is in conjunction with your doctor. Always tell your doctor about worrying side-effects. Stopping meds suddenly or by yourself can be a really bad idea - just remember what life was like before... | F | 24 | 2 years | 10/19/2006 | 5 | Pseudo neurotic schizophrenia | Lactation, loss of menstration, weight gain, sexual dysfunction | Risperdal has completely cured all my pycotic symptoms and I wouldn't be alive without it. The side effects are very depressing though. | F | 30 | 1 years | 10/9/2006 | 5 | major depression w/ psychosis | weight gain, difficulty waking up, lots of foot movement/ anxiety, make upset grimaces, extremely antisocial (which may be just the depression, giddiness/silliness | still feel totally out of it and still scared of the world. very negative and paranoid thoughts but everyone tells me i sound better. definitely feel as if the chemical imbalance is starting to "balance out" | M | 19 | 9 months | 9/19/2006 | 5 | schizoaffective | Sexual side effects,mild weight gain. | Started off at 4mg for voices and hallucinations and it was a very effective drug .Eventually was able to taper down to 2mg before switching to geodon because I had a pfizer card. | M | 29 | 2 years | 9/2/2006 |