Reviewer: der27, 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Chest Pains, maybe increased heart beat, lowered blood pressure, and maybe others

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Chest Pains, maybe increased heart beat, lowered blood pressure, and maybe others
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Reviewer: PolarBear FN, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Only side effect I had were weight gain and an increased prolactin level. Now, my doctor is taking me off it as my prolactin went up to 3 times the max limit. The increased prolactin levels recently gave me E.D. which is why they did the blood work and found out about the increased prolactin levels. I did like Risperdal as it really helped my calm my mood and helped with some anger issues I was ... Show Full Comment

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Only side effect I had were weight gain and an increased prolactin level. Now, my doctor is taking me off it as my prolactin went up to 3 times the max limit. The increased prolactin levels recently gave me E.D. which is why they did the blood work and found out about the increased prolactin levels. I did like Risperdal as it really helped my calm my mood and helped with some anger issues I was dealing with. I had been taking Risperdal to counteract symtoms from longtime use of Ritalin when I was a kid. Overall I was pretty satisfied and am sad to be comming off, but my doctor this\nks we might be ok on just the effexor and if not I'm to tell him right away and we'll try something else then.
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Reviewer: Crutch, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I've had slight paranoia from prolonged cocaine use and had problems on the job. Since using risperdal I've kept my job and have even been promoted. No more problems on the job

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I've had slight paranoia from prolonged cocaine use and had problems on the job. Since using risperdal I've kept my job and have even been promoted. No more problems on the job
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Reviewer: 3-6 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My 4-year old has been prescribed this for his mood-disorder. He has been less angry and less violent. He is very emotional though. Instead of raging out, he cries more. He definately has an increased appetite. Overall, I would say that this is a very effective medication for him.

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My 4-year old has been prescribed this for his mood-disorder. He has been less angry and less violent. He is very emotional though. Instead of raging out, he cries more. He definately has an increased appetite. Overall, I would say that this is a very effective medication for him.
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Reviewer: pjrymnd, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)

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My 43-yr-old husbnd has been on this med for 7 yrs. (along w/serzone) for treatment of seizures, depression & psychotic episodes. While the weight gain IS an issue-this has helped control his seizures & psychotic episodes which have been attributed to possible schizophrenia. I can always tell when he's missed a dose because he will have a seizure or a hallucination or his speech beco ... Show Full Comment

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My 43-yr-old husbnd has been on this med for 7 yrs. (along w/serzone) for treatment of seizures, depression & psychotic episodes. While the weight gain IS an issue-this has helped control his seizures & psychotic episodes which have been attributed to possible schizophrenia. I can always tell when he's missed a dose because he will have a seizure or a hallucination or his speech becomes slurred & you can't understand his speech.
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