I had restlessness, and some very noticeable weight gain towards the end of my stint taking it (the weight gain and increased anxiety was what made me switch). For years I took it in the morning and didn't know why I was crushingly tired and sleepy all day. and nothing has worked. I gained around 40lbs on it, but was lean by 15lbs when starting (I'd been fasting before going to the hospital). 4)Doxepin (Capsule form. All my life I grew up being the skinniest person. It's the first med my psychiatrist put me on when I first started seeing him but I switched to Abilify after just a few weeks.I DID gain weight on risperidone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. I can't imagine taking it in the morning.Risperdal really helps me.

Better take my risperdal.At first, it really slowed me down. I also had some more rare side affects, like lactation (I’m female). Maybe because my body has learned from the first time taking it.Whenever I go lower on risperidone I feel energized in a good way. I have to work but it's not easy on risperidone.My dose will soon be reduced from 3mg to 2mg in 3 weeks, can I expect less restlessness and sleepiness, also more emotions?When you stopped taking risperidone/meds did everything go back to normal?I was on risperidone for two years. Maybe it's cause I started drinking coffee the last two years, but I don't rely on it to wake up.I can only answer 1 and 4 because I was on Risperdal for such a short time. Side effects?I take Seroquel, but when I get really anxious/stressed, I still get some hallucinations. I was once comitted and made to take the drug but I am no longer comitted but I feel if I stopped taking the drug my case manager or Mom or Dad or Dr. would freak out and commit me again. Don't use any cannabis and have had only minor issues so far.

If this one makes you sedated, overweight, and uninspired, ask for something else. It is an antidepressant that has been around for many years, and can be used to treat pain and help aid sleep also. I just have faith in God that everything happens for a reason. I didn't get tired enough to sleep, but I felt like I was in slow motion. The next was risperidone. The dose can be easily adjusted to the individual person. I have slightly more energy, motivation, I feel less zombie like. The Seroquel keeps me in a good place probably 80% of the time, and it helps me sleep, so I want to keep it on board.It's awesome that the risperidone is working so well for you! I was ravenous and just couldn't stop eating no matter what. When I first started I would be asleep within 10minutes - on my back snoring (I sleep on my sides and don't normally snore) and my saliva took on the texture of slimy baby drool and I was … When I switched to taking it at night my problem was fixed -- overnight.

The risperidone has been tapered to zero in 6 months. Now it just kind of chills me out. Eventually all that wore off.

How does it make you feel? Now I sleep like a champ, on a natural clock, 6-8 hr/night. I had a psychotic episode over a month ago and now I'll have to take Risperidone for 1 year, I have some questions about itDid you gain weight from it? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services.

Consulted my uncle who is a psychiatrist because it made me way too drowsy and sleep too much. Does it require too big a sacrifice?They switched me from Seroquel to Risperidone and it made a big difference for me. (That is, in terms of weight gain and sedation).Just remember, you can always switch psych meds if the one you're on isn't working out for you.