RISPERDAL Reviews (RISPERIDONE)

Average Rating: 2.3 (788 Ratings)

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RISPERDAL  (RISPERIDONE):  Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1993-12-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR RISPERDALCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  Bipolar II Dry mouth like crazy, not enough water in the world could help me. Felt dizzy all the time, blurred vision, motion sickness. I had the worst migranes ever! Felt like i couldn't walk because of them. Had nausea so bad, i felt like i didn't want to eat. Dont do it, find a different drug F 19 7 days
2/14/2005
 2  Biplar II Zombiness, slowed thinking, tremors, loss of sex drive (that sux hardcore). Potent med. Too strong for me, 1mg spaces me out for two days. No wonder it works for psychosis... First antipsychotic I was put on. I've been on Seroquel for a few years now, find it much better. M 26 30 days
2/13/2005
 3  adhd< ODD MY DAUGHTER TOOK THIS MEDICATION FOR TWO YEARS. WHEN SHE TOOK HER FIRST DOSE SHE BECAME RIGID BUT WE ADDED BENEDRYL AND IT BROUGHT HER OUT OF IT. SIDE EFFECTS THAT I OBSERVED, EXCESSIVE APPETITE, SLEEPINESS, MOOD SWINGS, ANXIETY, AGITATION, NOT TOO MUCH WEIGHT GAIN BUT IS ALSO ON RITALIN. SHE HAS BEEN OFF THE DRUG FOR 2 WEEKS AND WE ARE SEEING A LOT OF BAD BEHAVIOR AND AGGRESSIVE, VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. NOT SURE ON THIS DRUG, IF IT REALLY HELPS IT MAY BE WORTH THE SIDE EFFECTS BUT A DRUG THAT DOES NOT MIRACULOUSLY HELP A PERSON IS NOT WORTH THE RISKS. I WOULD KEEP LOOKING UNLESS COMPLETELY SATIFIED, OR QUIT CHANGING YOURSELF TO LIVE UP TO SOCIETIES NEEDS AND WANTS AND LIVE UP TO YOUR OWN. F 6 2 years
2/10/2005
 4  Shizoaffective disorder/Paranoia It prevents my paranoia, but I question just how much of a dose I really need. I was taking .50 Mg every other day and having no trouble with paranoia, but my psychiatrist and the pharmacist at the VA recommended I up the dosage to .5o Mg a day. Since increasing my dosage, I think I'm gaining weight, retaining water. Other side effects may be that it interferes with my concentration. Slows me down, makes me lathargic. I would like to convince my doctors to lower my dosages but you know how hard headed they can be. I used to take navane. M 45 4 days
2/9/2005
 3  Bipolar symptons Tiredness This is a great durg that calms the symptoms of manic depression. F 20 2 years
2/6/2005
 1  OCD/Ruminations Started off well and felt a bit better, reduced symptoms. But eventually with increased dose became so tired i could barely hold a conversation. worth a try if you are searching for the right drug. M 27 60 days
1/30/2005
 3  Tourettes Syndrome I just started at 0.50mg daily for Tourettes, so far no side affects. STAY AWAY FROM GEODON!!! GEODON has HORRIBLE side affects, the worse I've ever had on anything. I wouldn't wish that drug upon anyone. M 25 1 days
1/25/2005
 1  Anxiety/ Mood disorder Droped my blood pressure after 3 days and made me feel like i was constantly on a boat. I felt like i was sea sick, swaying and constantly dizzy and light headed. I also had severe migranes and no amount of water could take care of that or my drymouth. Dont do it! F 21 4 days
1/22/2005
 1  off-label - PTSD paranoia I have Tardive Dyskinesia. I didn't know what was wrong when it started, and I was never informed or educated concerning Tardive Dyskinesia. I never heard of it before. I never connected the jerky movements to Risperdal because the disorder came on so gradually. TD is very annoying and uncomfortable to me. I said F 57 4 years
1/15/2005
 1  off-label - PTSD paranoia I have Tardive Dyskinesia. I didn't know what was wrong when it started, and I was never informed or educated concerning Tardive Dyskinesia. I never heard of it before. I never connected the jerky movements to Risperdal because the disorder came on so gradually. TD is very annoying and uncomfortable to me. I said F 57 4 years
1/15/2005
 1   This website will sensor your opinion F 4 years
1/15/2005
 1  gad and depression (augment ssri) Extreme fatigue after taking 1 mg before bed - slept for 20 hours and still felt tired. Cut dose in half the next night - slept for 18 hours, felt horrible again. Gave up on drug. F 29 2 days
1/13/2005
 4  For mixed bipolar state Felt dizzy and stumbled around a bit after morning dose 1st 2 days. This has been a lifesave (literally) for me since going into a mixed state last week. I was only on Lamictal before that and had only been on Lamictal for 3 1/2 weeks. I was VERY hesitent about this drug but in 2 days, my mixed state has improved...its not perfect but its only been 2 days. I actually got out of bed and showered this morning. I currently take 1 mg/day. F 33 2 days
1/1/2005
 3  Bi-polar Some weight gain M 51 2 years
12/18/2004
 1  paranoid schizophrenia Hi there fellow mentally ill, I've been on risperdal (7 mg at first, then down to 4 mg) for over two years, and just now is my doc transitioning me to abilify. It's only been a couple of days, but abilify seems much better. What has it done for me...basically numbed my brain from psychotic thoughts, flattened most of my emotions, caused me to go to 295 lbs from 240, terrible loss of sleep, and on. Risperdal is not something you want to take. If you are schizophrenic, go with abilify. It is a much lighter drug, and accomplishes the same things with nearly none of the side effects. M 35 2 years
12/10/2004
 2  Panic Disorder, depression, worry Very low libido, emotionless zombie, nasal congestion, constipation, dizziness, feeling of being heavily drugged, trouble concentrating, increased vivid dreaming and I now need 12 hrs. sleep a day minimum. Reduced my excessive worrying but now I don't seem to care much about anything anymore. I sleep way too much. My doc prescribed as supplement to Zoloft and hopes to use this to get me off Xanax. I don't think the side effects are worth it. M 37 1 months
11/24/2004
 2  anger hands go numb and ache plus it seems to bring out pain in my feet, I get dizzy and trip over things plus it makes me absent minded. I get headaches every day now I just started this drug 6 days ago, cutting 1mg pills in half (1/2 mg) per day dose and I'm done with it. the results are horible. I think this is poison and if you dont think the drug companies are sick think of the abortion pill RU486 every one knows that to 86 something is to discard it so (are you for 86?) M 40 6 days
11/23/2004
 3  Bi-polar disorder/ depression Flat emotional feelings, no libido what so ever, tired no energy most of the time, periodic explosive feelings, excessive overnight sleep. Started taking .5mg daily 30 days ago on top of Effexor 75mg which I have been on for 6 months. I feel the additional effects of Risperdal not sure if helping. I feel like a zombie now yet things have improved somewhat on the emotional level. The major libido loss is not well accepted on mine or my wifes part. After reading quite a few experiences with Risperdal i question it's potential fo harm. I'll attach e-mail if anyone could help with additional info or questions for my doctor. Thanks, BK M 43 30 days
11/14/2004
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 2  Tourettes syndrome Rapid weight gain, very deep depression, withdrawl syndrome I do recommend this drug is worth a try and the weight gain was worth it but if a slight sign of depression is coming get off it immediately M 18 4 months
10/27/2004
 1  personality disorder weak erection, chest pains, muscle twitching, weird walk, weaker knuckles, testicular pains, penile pains STAY AWAY!! This crap is suicide. This crap made me feel weird since my dick wouln't fully erect, it hurt after i ejaculated, i had pains in my testicles and penis. Ive been off this crap for 3 months and am still battling the side effects. If you need help, visit www.actionlove.com. Dr Lin can help you detoxify and rejuvinate yo self. I am currently using his products and they have helped quite a bit.....This junk is poison....and it all started at 2 mg. I read that the side effects can last forever....I am so pissed....DEATH TO THE CREATORS!!!!!!! STAY AWAY!!!!!! M 19 5 months
10/15/2004

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