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Reviewer: Helpful, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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My elderly mother 89 was diagnosed with Paranoia. She heard voices telling her terrible things. Once place on this medication she rarely hears voices. She does appear to be medicated. She's slowed down quite a bit but has continued her daily functions. It's a relief to know she doesn't hear the bad voices anymore. Although for myself and family members it was hard to adjust to seeing her in a medi
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Very low side effect of drowsiness after first couple days. After treatment the last 14 years with ssri's and benzo's- for generalized anxiety and dysthymia, I was recently switched to ssri's with a side of 0.5 mg twice daily Risperdal. I felt better this past month than since first succombing to mental illness issues (anxiety and depression) at age 22.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Has anyone experienced weight gain taking this? I have been on it for almost three weeks and I have gained 5 pounds. I am not sure if I should continue to take it. But it has helped with my anxiety and back pain related to my anxiety.
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Reviewer: apollo, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: batwomen, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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