Reviewer: Lisa, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After suffering from depression since childhood and taking nearly all brands of antidepressants, which were not effective, I was diagnosed with chronic major depression. Initially the psychiatrist put me on Olanzapine, which helped with the depression, but the major side effects of this drug were weight gain of 60 lbs. in six months and sleeping 14-16 hours per day. Now that I am on .5mg of Rispe ... Show Full Comment

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After suffering from depression since childhood and taking nearly all brands of antidepressants, which were not effective, I was diagnosed with chronic major depression. Initially the psychiatrist put me on Olanzapine, which helped with the depression, but the major side effects of this drug were weight gain of 60 lbs. in six months and sleeping 14-16 hours per day. Now that I am on .5mg of Risperdal my life has changed. My mood has improved immensely, though my anxiety has increased slightly. I have lost 20 lbs. in 4 months. However, my hypersomnia has turned into insomnia, but at least I am able to get things done. Other adverse effects are confusion, inability to concentrate and bladder problems. As I was able to retire early, some of these side effects will not destroy my life as the depression did, though I would not recommend this drug to someone with depression who is under 50 or over 70 unless many other alternatives have been tested. Everyone reacts differently to medication, but my recommendation would be to start at the very minimum dosage and slowly work your way up if need be to avoid serious side effects as much as possible. My major concern with this drug are the long-term side effects.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This is horrible stuff made me lactate like crazy Horrible acne and cause my periods to be so heavy i was changing every 30min.

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This is horrible stuff made me lactate like crazy Horrible acne and cause my periods to be so heavy i was changing every 30min.
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Reviewer: screwed one, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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72 year old mom given this hastily in e r for depression. She was wired all night, acting like a paranoid schizophrenic, suffered a seizure and now has to take keppra for who knows how long. Dont let dr.s intimidate you into taking this. Risks are too great for deoression. They kill tens of thousands of people a year by giving them the wrong meds. They stick together and your only recourse is the ... Show Full Comment

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72 year old mom given this hastily in e r for depression. She was wired all night, acting like a paranoid schizophrenic, suffered a seizure and now has to take keppra for who knows how long. Dont let dr.s intimidate you into taking this. Risks are too great for deoression. They kill tens of thousands of people a year by giving them the wrong meds. They stick together and your only recourse is the legal system, which is costly and a lengthy battle. I an sorry I let them push me into giving this drug to my mom.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I take Risperdal with Valium for my anxiety and depression. Over all it works well but I can't sleep, have nightmares, have gained weight, and my breasts have also gotten larger. I'd recommend it, it is very easy to use and works well.

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I take Risperdal with Valium for my anxiety and depression. Over all it works well but I can't sleep, have nightmares, have gained weight, and my breasts have also gotten larger. I'd recommend it, it is very easy to use and works well.
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Reviewer: 7-12 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

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My 9yr old was given this med for his anger. He has ADHD ,Oppositional Defiant Disorder and depression. His anxiety was high and his anger was intense. Once given this med. the anger was gone! he was so much happier. The side effect of weight gain was a plus . he was only 49lb at first and now he is 11 and weighs 72lb. he is still a little guy ,but he looks healthier.

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My 9yr old was given this med for his anger. He has ADHD ,Oppositional Defiant Disorder and depression. His anxiety was high and his anger was intense. Once given this med. the anger was gone! he was so much happier. The side effect of weight gain was a plus . he was only 49lb at first and now he is 11 and weighs 72lb. he is still a little guy ,but he looks healthier.
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