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

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

Risperidone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 27 reviews for the off-label treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 52% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 26% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Risperidone

  • 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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  • Dani
  • 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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7 Report
  • Mathew...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 23, 2018

"I have PTSD anxiety disorder and worry, panic and depression and mental struggles. I’m a active alcoholic but attempting to quite drinking. I have PTSD and anti social anxiety disorder "

7 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

8 / 10
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  • Someone
  • 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 Risperdone"

2 / 10
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  • ebrar
  • 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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