What is Risperidone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RisperidoneBrand:
Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia, and episodes of mania or mixed episodes for people with bipolar disorder, and irritability and aggression associated with autism. It may also be used for Tourette's, pervasive developmental disorder, PTSD, and agitation associated with Alzheimer's.
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How do members experience Risperidone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schizoaffective disorder | 433 | 54 | |
| Schizophrenia | 223 | 27 | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 146 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 105 | |
| Moderate | 102 | |
| Mild | 103 | |
| None | 94 |
Member evaluations
Vincent
evaluated on Jun 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for psychosis disorder: None
- Side effects: None
crystalard
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar I disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
naomiah
evaluated on Aug 05, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar II disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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