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Replies: 15 - Last Post: Nov 22, 2009 7:13 AM Last Post By: riverwolfe

Pinkie

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anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 11:28 AM

well, my pdoc took me off the zyprexa and replaced it with risperdol and something for my nerves. She promised that the risperdal wouldn't make me eat like a horse. Anyone taking risperdal and how did it affect you?

christonel

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Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 11:40 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I was on risperdal, worked good for symptoms but had to go off of it due to some sexaul side effects.

only an egg,
-Christopher-

warbley24

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Registered: 09/11/08

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 11:48 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I'm basically on it now, as I'm on invega which is the active metabolite in a time released pill. I don't eat too much and I'm pretty stable, atleast as far as my moods. It's a pretty good drug but it does cause massive spiking of prolactin levels, which you should look into.

Seahorse

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Registered: 03/04/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 11:55 AM

in response to: Pinkie

Hi pinkie hope you doing ok
i´m on risperdal consta(shot´s)2 in 2 weaks 50 ml,i´m also on risperidone pill´s
but my libido it´s really low
but i rather be lucid
have a nice one

Pinkie

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Registered: 02/28/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 11:59 AM

in response to: Seahorse

Thanks you guys. As long as it doesn't make me feel like I am starving I'll be fine. It would be nice to have something quiet the voices in my head. Sexual side effects, meh, I don't care. I'd rather be lucid too.

Afflickted

Posts: 77
Registered: 08/26/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 1:54 PM

in response to: Pinkie

I only have good things going on mostly. No side effects. Only slight weight gain. Avoid fatty foods and eat some vegetables and you're safe. I get proper sleep and no mood problems. Only thing that affects me is that libido has gone down with increase in medication dosage(from 1mg to 3 mg). So thats atleast some good news i can bring to you. I dont know how you'll respond to the medication. Good Luck!

Athena

Posts: 144
Registered: 09/17/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 2:57 PM

in response to: Pinkie

I am on risperdal. Works great. I have no complaints except maybe that im having trouble losing weight. I would rather not be in psychosis though. I was pretty bad off and its the only thing that worked for me. The libido is affected though, but its worth the tradeoff.

Situation10

Posts: 526
Registered: 03/31/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 8:00 AM

in response to: Pinkie

Risperdal causes weight gain for some people, I'm one of them.

77nick77

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Registered: 01/17/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 8:31 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I was on prolixen for more than 20 years and my doctor switched me to reperidal to cut my chances of getting Tardive Dyskonesia. I feel the same, I can't tell the difference except maybe the resperidal makes me a little more tired. I have been on a diet and have actually lost weight on it.

Lizardking8

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Registered: 02/02/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 10:37 PM

in response to: Pinkie

I'm on 4mg of this and 40mg injection of fluphetixol because under stress i still become psychotic agony burning in the depths of earth hell. It's a good drug if you don't go anywere socially and don't get stressed. I've had a little bit of weight gain nothing like zyprexa tho. Also if you go on it and it brings you out of hell do not go off it even if the doctor ses they gave me an injectiuon the otherday and i wasn't sure wether i had to keep taking the risperdal within 2 days i was highly agitated and on the brink of madness agony thats just a tip.

sigma693

Posts: 32
Registered: 01/26/08

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 11:34 PM

in response to: Pinkie

Took it for a few weeks. Gave me akathisia - had to walk and walk and walk and never was able to sleep due to constant shuffling - couldn't get comfortable. Finally went on zyprexa and that went away.

LewyG73

Posts: 137
Registered: 07/10/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 21, 2009 5:56 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I've been taking 4mg a day for the past 2 years. It's much better for me than Zyprexa. That is what I was taking before. I gained a little bit of weight and my sex drive is way down, but other than that it is pretty good.
-greg

weenska

Posts: 7
Registered: 06/06/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 21, 2009 3:54 PM

in response to: Pinkie

I'm currently taking Risperdal. I have nothing bad to say about it. I take 2mg a day. It made the voices disappear. Also decreased the homicidal thoughts. I was on alot of meds prior to Risperdal. I never felt better then I ever did after taking it. So far no signs of weight gain. I actually lost weight. It was my last hope. So I agreed to start it and the results are amazing!!!

Situation10

Posts: 526
Registered: 03/31/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 21, 2009 4:14 PM

in response to: Pinkie

I'm okay with Risperdal, other than the bad sexual dysfunction (I'm male).

Judy

Posts: 865
Registered: 12/21/07

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 5:16 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I was on Risperdal for quite a while but I wasn't comfortable on it. I am much more comfortable with myself on Abilify.

Each person is different. So whatever works for you....

Good luck,

Judy

riverwolfe

Posts: 1,151
Registered: 08/03/09

Re: anyone on risperdal
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 7:13 AM

in response to: Pinkie

I found it good for the delusions but had to stop taking it due to the weight gain so am now on abilify.

River

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