I took this for about 3 years for Bipolar 1 mania. I was non-compliant on oral meds, and in the hospital more than I was out because of my symptoms. It took a while for my moods to regulate, but eventually,it worked better than anything else. I have not had an episode in three years, nor, of course, been hospitalized. It helps me because it takes away my ability to be non-compliant, because I d...
Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/21/2008
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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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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'Shelby' | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
4/1/2008
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
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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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rugar13007 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/31/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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it sucks
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joe | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/31/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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hugo | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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