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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: My daughter took this medication for about one year. It helped with her mood swings but the side effects are not worth it. She has a bladder infection, bladder incontinence, weight gain (which upsets her and causes more mood swings!), plus it has slowed her mental processing speed (lower grades in school).
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism: I found out a yr ago, that my high functioning autism son had Asperger. He was put on Ripserdal. After about 10 months I found out the doctor should have been doing blood work to test his porlactin level. His levels should have been between 2.8 and 5.8. His was 55.9. His doctor told me this was okay and not to worry till it got up to 1000 or higher. We tried other medications but nothing seem to help like the Risperdal. So he is back on the Risperdal. It does not have the same effect in girls that it does boys.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Depression: I use it with my anti-depressant and it works great. I noticed a difference from the first day I took it. Lowers my suspiciousness and keeps me level throughout the day.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Borderline Personality Disorder: Working well for me. Been taking this medicine for about 2 years now, taking 1mg. 3x's daily. No side effects.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: The positive effects of this drug were negated by the adverse side effects I experienced, which included about five episodes of urinary incontinence and slowed motor coordination (my speech and movement were noticeably delayed to the point that I was taken off Risperdal because of this). I would recommend using this medicine to treat acute episodes as needed and not on a long-term basis.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: This has been a miracle drug for me and my wife, it has brought a balance between us that has never been there. She can tell when I am not taking it right away within hours of missing a dose, it is truly a life saver. The clarity it brought has given me a whole new lease on life.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism: My son has high functioning autism and the doctor prescribed this medication for outburst and agitation. It did the exact opposite. He became more aggressive and physically abusive to the point he could no longer go to school and learn anything else. It took time to gradually take him off the medication and once we did he was so much better. An ADHD medication worked much better.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia: I used to hear voices on a daily basis, especially when I was near a fan or running water, the noise turned into words. Since I have been on Risperdal I have had a significant decrease in the voices to where they are almost gone. If I don't get any sleep or I am really stressed out the voices come back, so I try to get plenty of sleep and avoid stressful situations. I give Risperdal an A . The first week on Risperdal I was extremely sleepy. It was really hard to wake up, but now I am fine and my body has adapted to the medication. You should try it. The peace of mind I get from Risperdal is priceless. I used to think my thoughts were being broadcast out loud and now my own thoughts are much quieter.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: While taking this medication I began to experience symptoms similar to Parkinson's Syndrome. After a total neurological workup it was determined that it was Risperdal causing the symptoms, not Parkinson's. Within a week of discontinuing the drug I was symptom free.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: This helps me calm down and sleep at night when I'm manic, but I noticed a weight gain of 10 lbs and I feel sluggish during the day. I also dream more often, which may or may not be a desirable side effect.
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Risperdal (risperidone) : The drug is starting to work well for my hypomania/racing thoughts. The only thing I found is that it increases my appetite and weight.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia: No relief of voices. I rarely have visual hallucinations anyway. Very bad menstrual irregularity and some dry mouth. Had to quit taking it.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Borderline Personality Disorder: My son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5 and was put on Adderall. After about a year I took him to be tested by a psychiatrist. He diagnosed him with borderline personality disorder and put him on Risperdal. After just 1 month I have a new son. My son is still a handful but now in a good way. This drug worked wonders.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia: I don't really believe I have an issue. I do admit I hear voices and see things other people can't, but I don't believe they're hallucinations. Anyways.
When taking this medication the voices went away, the walls stopped melting, things stopped changing color, people weren't after me as much and stuff. It didn't take the visuals away 100% and I was less afraid. It didn't help my mood as much as it should have (I also have mood problems).
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Depression: Take 1.0 mg to help augment my anti-depressant. It helps my paranoia and my racing thoughts and helps me be calm. I love this drug. Recommend to anyone whose anti-depressant alone does not work.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism: My son was recently perscribed this medicine. It
has had a positive effect on his behavioural problems.
It seems to have given him clarity.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia: Is providing some relief from hallucinations on 6mg day - also helps bipolar ups and downs. I do have some side effects though.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been taking this drug for about 5 or 6 years now and it has changed my life. I was showing all the classic signs of bipolar disorder and after starting this in less than a day I was a changed person. My wife says it saved our marrige. I'm on 4 mg now and if I miss a dose my wife can tell right away.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Social Anxiety Disorder: The best medicine I have ever taken. Usually takes about an hour to work. I take it before bedtime (0.5mg) Restful sleep, but no grogginess in the morning. Just a really great medicine! I would highly recommend it to others!
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine is the best thing that ever happened to me. I had tried several medicines over the years and nothing helped what I thought was stress and anxiety. After I had my baby at 27 I thought I was worse than ever and assumed I had Postpartum Depression. I was surprised to be diagnosed as bi-polar. The medicine worked right away and I have never been happier. I am a better person, mother and wife now.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism: This drug changed my life. It turned down my emotions just enough (I'm on .5mg) that I could actually function in normal society. Thanks to it, I am now in college (when I was diagnosed at 16 I was failing half my courses) and doing phenomenally well. I can't say this will work for everyone, but I must say it's exactly what I needed. Thank you Janssen Pharmaceutical, you have given me a future.
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Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder: my husband takes this to control his anger, and as long as he takes it as prescribed, it works great. If he misses a dose, I can tell pretty quickly. Also, he has to watch not to get overheated because then he has a fainting spell and has had a seizure after fainting as well while on this medicine.
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