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Reviewer: Howdy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this med now for about 6 months and the only thing i can say about it is run away from this one quickly. Do not even consider taking this med. I had not been sleeping very good so the md gave me this to help with my sleep. I take Citalipram and Atenolol and Lasix, I just found out today that taking these together could cause heart problems and Stroke and possibly Death. I will n
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Reviewer: Sharon5, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Dizyness confusion and diarrhea Weight Gain Shuffling walk LIp Puckering
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have psychotic depression and this helps get rid of the voices and visions. It is a godsend.
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Reviewer: Renee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I started risperidone 2mg at bedtime in April of 2013. Since then I have no more anxiety, not depressed, no longer agitated or nervous I feel much better no more social anxiety disorder and it has helped my spasmodic dysphonia. I can focus much better. Life is good !!!
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Reviewer: Sandiman, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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This medication was prescibed for chronic migraine, it caused me to have hyperprolactinemia. I had no period for more than a year and it caused my breasts to leak milk even though I have no children. Even my gyn did not catch this one.
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