http://www.medications.com/se/Risperdal Recent side effects for Risperdal Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:34:29 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29772 I was on Risperdal for 11 years. My psychiatrist put me on it because he told my parents I needed to be on it and I didn't have a choice. I was put on it to counter the Zoloft my parents finally made me take. I have painful muscle spasms I'm guessing from http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29772 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:50:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29692 I was taken off Seroquel immediately after having been taking it for several years. My psychiatric nurse said the dosage of Seroquel I was taking 100 mg at night was equivalent to a sleeping pill and not doing anything to stabilize my mood. I have only be http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29692 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:22:18 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29539 I have been on Risperdal for 2 1/2 Years. It helps with moods. It makes me sleepy in the afternoon. I grind my teeth. I have panic attacks,whah klonopon helps. I feel like i am constantly vibrating. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29539 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:34:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29459 I have been on risperdal for 12 years and it has improved my life greatly. I was a paranoid schizophrenic who was thin. I have gained more than 50 kgs but now on a diet which is losing it. I have experienced anxiety but it is far better than it was when I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29459 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:33:56 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27708 My mouth went dry, and then there were bright lights. I swallowed hard but the bile was too bitter. I reached for my 9 and put a cap in my partner knowing that this was the end. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27708 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:20:05 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26336 I had psychosis and the doctor prescribed Risperdal with lithium carbonate. It worked and stopped all the voices. Then all the side effects kicked in, constipation, trouble sleeping, restless (to the point that I can barely read a page of my work informa http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26336 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:24:40 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25534 I take Risperdal for schizophrenia form and it made me have tremors two times. Now I'm still on it but also have Benztropine to counteract the side effects, works very well... hadn't experienced tremors since. I think this is a very good and powerful dru http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25534 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:31:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21967 I was on risperdal for 2 years at 2 mg twice a day. I was put on it for an eating disorder and OCD. Interestingly enough my ED got worse, I didn't gain weight (I actually lost more weight) and my OCD was still there. It was only when I took myself off the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21967 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:37:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21845 At 4mg/day, I am experiencing weight gain (finally slowed down though), I went from a size 3 to a size 9 in less than a year, my breasts grew (yay for that!), and they constantly discharge. I am also tired most of the time, and its real difficult to wake u http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21845 Sun, 06 May 2007 22:55:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21487 my boyfriend was wrongly diagnoised and injected with respiral for 6 months until we won our battle to have the cto overturned and the horrible change in him from being on it was unbelievable he turned into a zombie fied sleeping angry monster http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21487 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:09:15 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19211 it helps u gain weight and stay mellow http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19211 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:53:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17827 Breast discharge and rapid weight gain http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17827 Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:57:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15721 TARDIVE DYSKENSIA! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15721 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:40:29 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13197 A great pill for bipolar disorder is flux (fluoxetine hydrochloride) http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13197 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:09:08 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11768 WARNING ALL WITH TWICHES AND INVOUNTARY MOVEMENT SHOULD STOP USING THIS MEDICATION! THIS IS A SERIOUS PERMANT EFFECT CONSULT DOCTORS IMMEDIATLY http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11768 Wed, 07 Sep 2005 08:00:02 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10678 Hello, the side affects that I am experencing are nightmares, but the mental asspect of this is that my mind is clear. THe other problem I have is sexual, I can get to the top of the moutain but can fall off. Not sure what to do ablout that??? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/10678 Mon, 01 Aug 2005 18:19:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9961 I Loved it clearer thinking I actually sit down and read!! Im easier to get along with felt Alive again, some mania but not dangerous, weight gain, slight anxiety, it's the best 1 out there, can concentrate longer and more social. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9961 Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:46:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9507 my 16 and a half year old son was put on this medication because of his temper; however he sleeps excessively, does not have a problem with libido and is still as angry as he was before being put on this medication. His diagnosis had something to do with h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9507 Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:38:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9366 Was given this med for a voice. So far I have gained 8 pounds,my blood sugar has gone up, trouble sleeping and sexual side effects. Today, my doctor increased my dose from 3 to 4mg at bedtime. I am also very angry most of the time. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9366 Mon, 30 May 2005 18:34:02 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9036 I really have never had any weight problem. I bought a pair of jeans a month ago and they are tight on me. I don't think I am eating more than I used to. I think the Risperdal is the reason I am gaining weight. My breasts got bigger too and they are te http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9036 Wed, 25 May 2005 16:11:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8988 muscle stiffness/weakness,tired all the time,dizziness,I have been off all meds now for about 1 1/2 months,I have some insomnia,vertigo. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8988 Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:34:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8744 I was given risperdal today 0.5mg. I dont think I will take it now because I can't afford to gain any wait the depression has caused me enough problems in that area and I don't want to get sick. Can someone give me input on this? Thank you http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8744 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:36:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8598 i am really scared to take this drug. i was given this today. i work in mental health and have had alot of clients on this drug but ME. HOPEFULLY someone can give me some good advice http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8598 Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:51:21 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8464 I am so gald to find out that taking Risperdal has a side effect of leaking breasts. I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago, and i was freaking out. I thought i was pregnant!!!! lol. I have only been on this med for 2 months. Has anyone had problems with almos http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8464 Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:15:14 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8046 I have been on Risperdal for 5 years now. It has increased my prolactin alot which stops periods. I do get strange thoughts, some quite scarey. When I tried to cut down, I got very angry. I have lost weight over the past few months, I guess it is because I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8046 Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:36:58 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7946 It is a good possiblity that Risperdal killed my 12 year old daughter, Kayla, Jan 23, 2005!!! Get your kids off of this drug!!!!!! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7946 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 15:33:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7926 Saliva increase and sexual decrease. Anxiety is now an issue as well, which causes stress, then leads to disorganization of behavior and thoughts. I might nead to get on more klonopin, because it seems that all Seriquel does is make me depressed instead of http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7926 Fri, 18 Feb 2005 09:14:15 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7872 my son has taken Risperdal for 3 days now. He had leg trembling after the 2nd day, nausea today, but he doesn't feel anger anymore as of today. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7872 Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:43:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7745 I have been taking Risperdal for 7 months. I have gained weight. But because of my depression I am not exercising anymore. Also on Effexor and Cymbalta. Has anyone heard anything about Cymbalta? Seems as if I take a pill for everything now. Dr. gave me Am http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7745 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:01:03 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7495 MY BOYFRIEND HAS BEEN ON RISPERDAL SINCE THE END OF NOV.. HE WAS MISDIAGNOSED AS HAVING SEVERE DEPRESSION WITH POST STRESS SYNDROME. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO THE HOSPITAL, HE FINALLY RECEIVED SOME POSITIVE HELP. HEWAS SENT TO A OUTPATIENT CLINIC, AND RE-DIA http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7495 Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:10:54 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7475 My son is 10 years old, has been on Risperdal for about 3 months. He's formed severe eye ticks, squinting, batting, and scrunching up his forehead. Has anyone else experienced this? We took him the meds immediately and put him on Cogentin. We pray that it http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7475 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:57:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7348 my daughter has been on this medication for about 45 days. She has gained 17 pounds, her nose is always stuffed up. No medication is helping her sinus problem. Does anyone have the name of any other medications that can be used to treat her personality d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7348 Thu, 13 Jan 2005 05:27:14 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7266 weight gain, stuffy nose, irritability, feelings like i can't express emotions clearly, extreme sedation, tunnel vision, leg pains, swollen eyelids. i admit that it has helped with mania and mixed epsiodes, but has not excluded it all together. my dr. s http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7266 Sat, 20 Nov 2004 05:47:54 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6609 I gained 40 pounds on risperdal, but I could use it anyway since I was 6'0" and 140 pounds. I now weigh about 180. Risperdal combined with zyprexa has worked 'eh' for psychosis. Some days it works, other days it does not. The worst side effect I have had http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6609 Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:50:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6181 rapid weight gain,inability to concentrate,still no sex drive,leg pains and muscle weakness. from respirdal.it did clear up psychosis (schizophrenia) i also take wellbutrin for depression. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6181 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 06:59:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5959 i had weight gain, insomnia, hypertension, paranoia, abnormal heart beating, headaches frequently, and hallucinating. I was shaking all the time caused me to cry for no apparent or known reason at all. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5959 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:48:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5555 i have only been taking risperdal for 3 going on 4 months. i suffer from constipation, milk in my breast, ears poping, i can't orgasm, libido dropped, agitation, and i am overly tired. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5555 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:14:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5543 Two of my female relatives have been given this medication. One a few years ago. Another has just been discharged from hospital. The most recent is why I had surfed the net looking for answers and found this site. She is like the first is suffering from http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5543 Fri, 23 Jul 2004 07:50:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5520 my breasts grew two cupsizes and i haven't had my period for two months. i gained 30 pounds and im always dizzy. all i want to do is sleep... im also getting hot flashes and im only 14. my legs keep twitching. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5520 Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:37:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5500 I went from 163lbs to 180lbs within a month of taking risperdal 4mg. I am out of control at night I can't sleep no matter what. it makes me have insomnia and I can't go to sleep and my mind keeps telling me that i have to keep doing something. rapid weight http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5500 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 21:55:23 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5338 I've experienced a lot of weight gain, bad sexual side effects, sedation, my breasts discharged, increased appitite, and costipation. I went on it for paranoid delusions, and after taking it I started to hear things. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5338 Tue, 15 Jun 2004 15:59:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5125 i am 15 years old and i have frequent awakening, my eye twiches alot, weight gain, dizziness, and ears keep popping. i also take trileptal. does anyone know why all this is happing? the mg i take is 1 1/2 mg of risperdal and 600 mg of trileptal. if anyone http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5125 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 10:52:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4965 If you ever want to meet with someone they'll be in a risperdal, you know the dolls that rise. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4965 Tue, 25 May 2004 04:13:21 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4862 My husband does need a drug for temper management and cumpulsive spending. Is there another medication that works without the terrible side effects? My husband also has the droppy eyelids as well as being afraid to do things that he has always done. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4862 Mon, 24 May 2004 13:44:21 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4857 Has anyone been effected with vertigo while taking resperdal? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4857 Fri, 14 May 2004 07:45:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4725 my side effects were eye twitching,so my dr lowered the dosage,and gave me cogentin. it worked great. but by lowering the dosage, my anger came back just a little,my mood swings too. so i apt to go back to the higher strenght,rather than to put my kids thr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4725 Tue, 11 May 2004 17:30:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4693 I am wondering if any one (male) has heard of or experienced enlarged breast tissue while taking risperadal. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4693 Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:18:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4471 I have been taking Risperdal for 5 years now. I was diagnosed with mild schizophrenia. I responded to a small 2mg dose and within weeks my weird thoughts went away. I have had no really bad side effects or weight gain apart from decreased libido and I thin http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4471 Fri, 02 Apr 2004 11:20:46 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4256 My son is 14yrs. old and has been taking risperdal for almost a year now. It has been a miracle drug for us. He was about to be kicked out of school. His doctor put him on risperdal for anger control and it has made a world of difference in school and home http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4256 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:12:32 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3866 i was on trazadone,and i tryed to kill myself.my drs. put me on RISPERDAL and im a new person. im sorry to read about all the bad side effects it has on other people but it is doing a grate job on me. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/3866