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Risperdal?

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My psych. is slowly adding some meds to my list for my Bi Polar disorder. The first one I am going to be taking on is Risperdal. My aunt is on it because she is Skizophrenic(sp) and it makes her very quiet and very much like a zombie. She is obviously on a mixture of meds, but I was wondering if risperdal had this effect on anyone? How has this med made people feel after taking it and did anyone have any negative side effects? Im just interested. Im also OCD and obsessing about medication on the effects of my body is paralyzing sometimes. Please give me some hope!
Thank you!
Tabbyxoxo
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I can't tell that it does anything for me. I am on 6mg of it at night. It does help for a short time period with the sleep issue, but it does not make me feel like a zombie or anything.
beckyp
beckyp
I was on it for 5 yrs and the only side effect was my periods stopped. It took away my agitation and anger. It helped with irritability. It is a good med and does not make you like a zombie.
deleted_user
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I've been on it for about 2 Years. Side-effects? None. Settles your moods? Yes. I also take tegretol! Zypreza, too. Clomazempan, which is highly addicting. I take that, too.
Keith
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i am not on risperdal but my dad is... he seems alot more quiet then he ever use to be, but he is also on alot fo other meds so not sure if tht one is what does it..
i do suffer from bp but i am not currently on anything .. i also have ocd..**hugs**
deleted_user
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Risperdal is one I take when not too well, give it a go and see whether it helps you. I prefer it to some other drugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
it was great for sleep and mania, but it made me gain weight and i was tired all the time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm on risperdal and it doesn't seem to have any effect on me... probably because it's working well. It makes my mood a little more smooth, so to speak. I'm a little more relaxed. I take four milligrams a day. I don't have any side effects from it. Lithium gave me g.i. problems...I don't recommend lithium.
bbipolar
bbipolar
I'm on 1mg to sleep. It definately makes me goofy. I don't remember the date or or how to drive. I feel very overmedicated. It's good for sleeping, but messes me up the next day, too strong for me. Klonopin works best.
deleted_user
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Thank you all for your experiences! I hope i don't gain weight or lose my period. I have enough reproductive problems as it is..I don't want it to go away again.:S I think I may talk to my doctor about it before taking it! THank you all!!
Tabby xoxo
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