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Reviewer: vasjr_1979, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This medication is a wonder drug I have been getting the injections 37.5mg for a little over 3 years striaght for my paranoid schizophrenia episodes and I can say I haven't been in any trouble since but there are some draw backs my doctor says I have a flat affect now and I have gained like 30lbs over the years but its great oh yeah the shots hurt like I dont know what thank you Risperdal Cons
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Reviewer: Chris, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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No side effects.That is what i like the most about risperdol consta.I get a 25mg shot once every to weeks.That is the minimum dose.I was on other medication in the past and it ruined my life.Thank God for risperdol Cansta.P.S. I'm ok now.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was being hospitalized every 4 to 5 months before being put on the shot. It makes me very tired the day I get it. But other than that I have had no side effects and been taking it for 9 months.
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Reviewer: 'Shelby', 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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Following nearly ten years mostly psychotic, it took several months to see major results. Continuing improvement came over a two year period. Has now been 'normal' for over three years!! Doesn't necessarily like the shots but the results are great. No noticeable side effects.
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