46 patient evaluations for Risperidone
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Oct 15, 2018 (Started Feb 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bipolar disorder)
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Side effectsSevere (diarrhea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Feb 11, 2011 (Started Feb 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bipolar disorder)
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Side effectsModerate (diarrhea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Advice & Tips:
Take as prescribed
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 5, 2018 (Started Oct 11, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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EffectivenessMajor (for irritability from auditory stimulation)
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EffectivenessModerate (for obsessive-compulsive disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for repetitive behavior)
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
It turns out that Risperidone can cause elevated prolactin, which can interfere with other hormones. Prolactin is supposed to go back to normal within a few weeks of stopping. I'm doing another set of labs in December so I will find out.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
drowsiness
Oct 6, 2017 (Started Oct 11, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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EffectivenessMajor (for irritability from auditory stimulation)
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EffectivenessModerate (for obsessive-compulsive disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for repetitive behavior)
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
It's helping me be intimate with my partner by limiting distracting thoughts and sounds.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
drowsiness
Feb 7, 2014 (Started Oct 11, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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EffectivenessModerate (for irritability from auditory stimulation)
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EffectivenessModerate (for obsessive-compulsive disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for repetitive behavior)
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Helps with overactive brain at night time. Also good for irritability and agitation, but made me a bit sleepy if taken during the day.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
drowsiness
Dec 28, 2010 (Started Oct 11, 2010)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for obsessive-compulsive disorder)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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EffectivenessMajor (for irritability from auditory stimulation)
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EffectivenessModerate (for repetitive behavior)
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This medication makes a big difference in my ability to concentrate in class. Usually I found noises (pencils tapping, other students talking, air vent hissing) too distracting and irritating.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
drowsiness
- 0 helpful marks
May 9, 2017 (Started Mar 01, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bipolar mixed episodes)
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EffectivenessMajor (for depressed mood)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
12.5 mg/2 weeks
Daily
Dec 4, 2010 (Started Mar 01, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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EffectivenessMajor (for intrusive thoughts images or impulses)
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EffectivenessMajor (for bipolar mixed episodes)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
12.5 mg/2 weeks
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
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