Reviewer: TSmom, 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My 15-year-old son was on it for two weeks and we saw absolutely no relief of his tics. Doctor said to stop taking it. I think I'm grateful, as there seems to be a lot of anxiety issues with this drug. Going back to Abilify, after being off of it for almost 4 years. Hoping it brings any relief. We liked the results of risperdal, but not the weight gain, and possibility of gynecomastia.

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My 15-year-old son was on it for two weeks and we saw absolutely no relief of his tics. Doctor said to stop taking it. I think I'm grateful, as there seems to be a lot of anxiety issues with this drug. Going back to Abilify, after being off of it for almost 4 years. Hoping it brings any relief. We liked the results of risperdal, but not the weight gain, and possibility of gynecomastia.
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Reviewer: thingsarebetternow, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Was/have been on this medication for over four years. I started weening off the medication this summer and have been off for over two months, and my tics haven't come back. I'm hoping I've outgrown the Tourette's, which my doc said could happen. Side effects SUCKED! For the first four months of being on the medication, I couldn't stay awake for more than 8-10 hours, which isn&# ... Show Full Comment

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Was/have been on this medication for over four years. I started weening off the medication this summer and have been off for over two months, and my tics haven't come back. I'm hoping I've outgrown the Tourette's, which my doc said could happen. Side effects SUCKED! For the first four months of being on the medication, I couldn't stay awake for more than 8-10 hours, which isn't good for anyone, much less a kid in high school with extracurricular activities. Slowly got over these, and things seemed fine for a while. Then I started having these uncontrollable shaking of both my upper eyelids. I quit two summer jobs, and dropped out of college the year after. I saw several specialists, had a CT Scan, and one doctor even thought what I had was life threatening, and wanted to operate right there. Safe to say we got a second opinion, and that fiasco was cleared up. Still though, my miserable life went on... For almost two years until I thought, "hmm. Maybe it's a side-effect of the Orap." I weened off the medicine and I haven't had one seizure in 7 months (they were almost daily occurrences before) and now am no longer dependent on the medication. It's a great medication which does its job, but be very wary of side effects (it's a nasty drug) and always be in touch with your doctor.
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Reviewer: Jim D, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been on Orap for 25 years. It's very beneficial to me. Without it I make uncontrollable noises and face movements. I most likely will be on it for the rest of my life. The side effects I've adapted to are a severe case of tremors in which I take other medications to treat.

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I have been on Orap for 25 years. It's very beneficial to me. Without it I make uncontrollable noises and face movements. I most likely will be on it for the rest of my life. The side effects I've adapted to are a severe case of tremors in which I take other medications to treat.
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Reviewer: wendy21, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been on orap since i was 12 yrs old, after i tried everything else. I am now 29. I do suffer from anxiety i do not know if it's from te orap, but i have almost no tics with it. It has been my life savior i will probably be on it forever.

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I have been on orap since i was 12 yrs old, after i tried everything else. I am now 29. I do suffer from anxiety i do not know if it's from te orap, but i have almost no tics with it. It has been my life savior i will probably be on it forever.
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Reviewer: Joan, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Have been on Orap for 15 years and it has been a life saver. I would not function in my daily life without it. I only take enough to suppress tics during the day so I don't overmedicate.

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Have been on Orap for 15 years and it has been a life saver. I would not function in my daily life without it. I only take enough to suppress tics during the day so I don't overmedicate.
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