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Risperidone for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Risperdal, Uzedy, Risperdal Consta, Perseris, Rykindo Risvan

Reviews for Risperidone

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • October 17, 2011

"It has helped me. I can think more clearly, but the side effect of my appetite is definitely increased. I already need to cut back."

6 / 10
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  • wre...
  • May 18, 2016

"Made me want to try suicide."

1 / 10
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  • ebr...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2023

"It made my PTSD worse. I developed DPDR when I was on risperidone. Don’t use this awful drug for any aim."

1 / 10
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  • Dan...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 19, 2019

"Made me so dizzy, spaced out, and groggy. I hated it."

1 / 10
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  • Vic...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 25, 2018

"I’ve been taking it for almost a year. I was diagnosed with psychosis from trauma. I have a skin rash and weight gain. No other side effects have surfaced."

8 / 10
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  • Som...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 12, 2022

"It was the worst antipsychotic that was ever given to me. I lost the ability to focus, remember. I became always restless. Don't take Risperidone."

2 / 10
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  • Mat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 23, 2018

"I have PTSD, anxiety disorder, and worry, panic, and depression and mental struggles. I’m an active alcoholic but attempting to quit drinking. I have PTSD and antisocial anxiety disorder."

7 / 10
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