Risperidone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• somat...
• March 20, 2015

Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder "This has to be the best medication (at least for me) for bipolar disorder, paranoia, and anxiety. I have had bipolar episodes since my teens, now in my 30s, and every time I have a bipolar episode, this medication almost works instantly. What I mean by works instantly is it snaps me out of my mania and unwanted thoughts quickly. It does take a few weeks to work fully, but if you are someone who suffers from bad mania, this is the right medication for you. Luckily, I did not experience bad side effects from this medication. I have had some muscle stiffness in my neck, some twitching and muscle spasms, and slight weight gain. Also, my menstrual cycle was thrown off. Additionally, it helped my somatic symptoms, and I was able to live my life again. A+++med"

• LRS
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2015

Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism "I have recently started my 25-year-old son with autism on Risperdal. He has taken it when he was 13, but due to the combination of antidepressants and no improvement in his violent behavior, we stopped. However, he did improve verbally. After he refused to take antidepressants after 9 months of treatment with improvement made, he deteriorated over the next 7 months. We insisted he try Risperdal; immediate improvement. 3 weeks in, and he is more verbal and calmer with no more aggression. He is sweet and happier again."

• Akme
• August 11, 2016

For Anxiety "I suffered from panic disorder and during a low point a psychiatrist prescribed risperidone. After 3 days, my panic was gone completely. This is a life-saver. I only used it short-term, 10 days, and would do it again. It has been 4 years since I took it, and I still cannot believe what a life-changing experience it was. It felt like my brain started thinking logically again."

• Salnt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2014

For Anxiety "I was given risperidone for anxiety and racing thoughts at night. I started at a low dose and worked my way up to 1.75 mg a day (0.5 in the morning and 1.25 at night). It works wonders for racing thoughts, which makes my anxiety lower and helps me sleep at night."

• batch
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2017

Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism "Honestly this medication was awful and the doctor who prescribed it failed to mention that it made it impossible to think. I think it's abusive to give this medication out for people who are not schizophrenic. It's just another way for people to take away autonomy and to force us autistic people into harmful therapies that deny us our humanity."

• Schmi...
• April 24, 2008

Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism "This drug changed my life. It turned down my emotions just enough (I'm on 0.5mg) 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."

• Artaz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 27, 2020

For Anxiety "risperidone is pure poison almost single-handedly ruined my life it was prescribed for me for anxiety symptoms and I have used it for 3 years I gained 30 kgs. I also have memory loss, involuntary arm movements, impotence and that's just starting it - DON'T use it under any circumstances."

• Bobby...
• January 18, 2018

Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism "I have grown breasts from this pill. I swear if they don't take me off this I'm gonna cry. I take a 10mg tablet and my chest size has grown and Im skinny. I'm only 18. Why can’t autism be more important researching for a cure then cancer."

• LSano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 16, 2019

Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder "Risperdal was the first medication I ever tried for my bipolar type one and it was awful. They started me out on 8mg which is unusually high, it kept me from being manic or depressed but also completely stopped me from being able to feel any emotion. I was a zombie. I honestly felt like if my best friend died I'd feel absolutely nothing, it was that bad. Would not recommend, my current psychiatrist also says she hates Risperdal if that helps any."

• Ms O
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 31, 2016

For Paranoid Disorder "I have had three serious psychotic events in my life. The first was Postpartum Psychosis and hospitalization, the second was a breakthrough of my medication about 16 years later; at that time, I was taking Mellaril and Zoloft. I gradually weaned off the Mellaril because I was concerned about tardive dyskinesia. I was fine for the next eight years and had another psychotic break while under some extreme stress. At that time, my physician added Risperdal, and I had a rapid disappearance of the anxiety and paranoia (it took about a week) and was back to work in about a month. I have continued in a high-functioning position as a university professor since that time for the last twelve years, with no additional episodes."

• miche...
• December 18, 2013

For Autism "My autistic 15-year-old son was extremely violent. I had to take him to the hospital three times in a 24-hour period. He was prescribed a few different medicines, but none worked, except this one. He is himself now, without aggression or irritability. I immediately noticed he could wait and concentrate. It is a godsend."

• Chrisy
• August 5, 2017

For Autism "My son has Autism Severe learning disabilities. I really didn't want him on any medication, cause of side effects. But my son was having such bad meltdowns of past abuse with his respite and school. He would punch his both ears and face, head, throw, and smash things. I have tried to stop him, and he's attacked me, punched me, and scared me. It's very upsetting seeing your son having meltdowns. My son was put on risperidone 0.5mg, one in the morning and one in the evening. I can honestly say he's never been so calm. His concentration is amazing. It's taken his anxiety away. He's much better in crowds when walking. When he's out and about, he's fine with noises he couldn't cope with before, like noisy bikes and children screaming. Calm, talks more, sentences FAB!"

• puppy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2020

Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia "I was admitted to the hospital and prescribed Risperdal. I recently went from 3mg to 2mg. I've been having really bad swallowing issues on this med and we're hoping the lower dose helps with this. Otherwise a great medicine for me I've been active in the community and able to control some of my unusual thoughts. I would recommend this medication, but be cautious of the side effects. I've been on the med for 2 years now. I gained 40lbs and remarkably I was able to lose 50lbs since starting Risperdal."

• Scott...
• May 13, 2017

For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder "I take it for PTSD and severe anxiety. It's a lifesaver for me. I sleep like a baby bear. I have no more intrusive thoughts. It increases my self-esteem and life is fun for once. It didn't just give me my life back. It's given me the life I never had due to 20 plus years of refusing treatment because I thought I could do it on my own through exercise, diet, and positive thinking. The only side effect I have is regret from not taking it sooner."

• Anonymous
• June 6, 2008

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 bipolar. The medicine worked right away, and I have never been happier. I am a better person, mother, and wife now."

• Skyberg
• June 10, 2013

Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder "I've never had anything that helped my extreme anger and irritability. This has. I've had very minimal side effects. I finally feel 'normal' after being on fifteen different medicines over the duration of ten years."

• steve...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2013

Risperdal (risperidone) for Bipolar Disorder "This medication saved my life. Tried several different medicines over 10 years and none have worked better than Risperdal. I take escitalopram as well and have seen fantastic results. If I miss a dose, I can tell very quickly within a few days as I don't sleep and feel really agitated and angry at the least little thing. Really helped control my mood swings, and this combination has been great for me."

• Job
• January 21, 2012

Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia "I smoked a lot of marijuana as a young man. Me being a late bloomer, I think it affected my brain chemistry. One day I felt an explosion in my head, after that I started hearing voices and became really paranoid. I finally admitted that I needed help, after seeing that I couldn't hold a job, snapped at people, starting fights with people for no reason, insane thoughts and a brain I couldn't control, I was prescribed Risperdal for schizophrenia, Ativan for anxiety, and benztropine for side effects, all these medications for what my kind doctor called a brain disorder. Stopped paranoid thoughts, delusions, gained social skills back. No libido, 15 lbs weight gain in a month, but feel sane again. Seems to work for 7 hours, then paranoid again."

• jermo
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 9, 2015

For Anxiety "I have been on Risperidone, 3 mg every night, before bedtime, for 8 years. It worked better in the beginning when I first began with the name brand. However, it still works very well. I have to take it once a day right before I hop into bed, or else I get Akathisia (Severe inner restlessness and inner torture). That is the one and only thing I hate about antipsychotics. That and weight gain. All in all, it takes away racing, disorganized thoughts, and calms the mind. It works to help emotions too. Good for anxiety. But don't go overboard with the dose. 9/10!"

• Hef
• April 12, 2019

Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia "I was forced to end taking haldol 2.5 mg/night after 27 1/2 years -over 10000 days- because they stopped making it. I was prescribed risperdal. I started at 2mg a day and they reduced the dosage to 1 mg. I also stopped cogentin and Prozac because of strong discomfort. After around 40-50 days of risperdal I didn't sleep as well and felt utterly horrible like a zombie- like it was torturing and destroying my brain. I came to my senses and rid myself of all medication whatsoever since it seemed to be harming my brain and not helping me sleep and have recovered from all mental illness in about 5 days and am getting somewhat less sleep but feel a lot better overall. So the medicine was good in that it convinced me to get rid of it and all medication and completely recover. I believe people who take risperdal should be reviewed after 30-50 days or so and given the option to stop taking it and maybe all medication if they have horrible zombie like side effects like I did."

• reald...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2017

For Anxiety "I was really struggling with chronic anxiety and work-related stress for many years. 1mg a day of risperidone has changed my life dramatically. All of the anxious feelings have disappeared and I'm very calm. I haven't experienced any side effects."

• beant...
• November 4, 2013

Risperdal (risperidone) for Mania "My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's several years ago. As the disease progressed, so did her paranoia, anxiety, and sundowner's syndrome. She was put on Celexa, which only made her sleep all day and have horrific nightmares. The doctor put her on Risperdal, and her behaviors changed overnight. She became manageable and helpful, and no more sundowners. Her sleep pattern improved, and the night terrors ceased. She has passed recently from heart failure, but our last year together was much improved."

• Meh
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2019

Risperdal (risperidone) for Schizophrenia "Just my experience, your mileage may vary. Odd tunnel vision as it takes effect. After about 2 weeks, expect your wife to be very “unsatisfied.” If your job involves mental math or coding, this will become much more challenging. It dulls your emotions even beyond what your horrible affliction will. I became an impotent robot with no processing power. The cure, at least for me, was worse than the disease. I have since learned to ignore, or at least recognize and not take them as absolute reality. Mental gymnastics and proper training are equally effective; the side effects of Respirdal are life altering in a bad way."

• G-mans...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2016

Risperdal (risperidone) for Autism "My son is high functioning autistic. His behavior specialist recommend risperdol .05mg daily for my son for aggression and violent out bursts. After being on it for a week we noticed that he is much calmer. We have noticed some side effects such as. Hyper attentiveness, nightmares, muscle spasms and itchiness."

• Yasmin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2015

For Tic Disorder "I have been taking this medication for over a month at the 0.25mg dose, once daily. I have moderate facial tics that become more severe with anxiety, with my eyes, nose, and mouth twitching at least several times a minute. My psychiatrist prescribed me risperidone, and I read online that many people suffer weight gain from this medication. I have had no weight gain at all and no change in appetite, most likely due to my low dosage. From the first dose I took, I noticed my tics were reduced significantly, and I remember thinking, 'this is what it feels like to be normal!' My tics are almost entirely gone, and I used to be reminded of my tics every waking second, but now half of the time I forget I even have tics. This drug saved my self-esteem."