How do members experience Risperidone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Schizoaffective disorder 432 54
Schizophrenia 223 27
Autism spectrum disorder 147 15
Psychosis disorder 135 55
Bipolar disorder 99 74

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 62
Drowsiness 16
Sleepiness 15
Decreased sex drive (libido) 12
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 12
Lactation 12

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 105
Moderate 102
Mild 103
None 94

Member evaluations

Sean The Caper

evaluated on Aug 13, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxiety attacks: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

ktmindful1

evaluated on Feb 04, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for anti-psychotic: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

mser245

evaluated on Aug 05, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild