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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Clozapine	8.67	8.23	7.9	3
Risperidone	7	6.96	5.79	2
Fanapt	5	5.69	4.68	14
Amisulpride	2.4	5.37	6.6	10
Abilify	2.4	2.85	5.56	5
Risperdal	-3.25	1.31	7.66	4

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Effectiveness of Risperidone by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Risperidone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	12.5%	25%	25%	25%	12.5%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	14.3%	42.9%	42.9%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	66.7%	33.3%	0%
Breathing	0%	25%	62.5%	12.5%	0%
Confidence	0%	14.3%	71.4%	14.3%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	16.7%	0%	33.3%	50%	0%
Digestion	0%	28.6%	57.1%	14.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	37.5%	12.5%	37.5%	12.5%
Energy	0%	14.3%	42.9%	28.6%	14.3%
Eyesight	0%	14.3%	85.7%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	14.3%	57.1%	14.3%	14.3%
Mental Clarity	0%	14.3%	42.9%	28.6%	14.3%
Pain	0%	0%	66.7%	33.3%	0%
Patience	0%	25%	37.5%	37.5%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	14.3%	42.9%	14.3%	28.6%
Skin Complexion	0%	14.3%	71.4%	14.3%	0%
Sleep	0%	50%	0%	50%	0%
Stress Level	14.3%	0%	57.1%	28.6%	0%

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Commonly Reported Risperidone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Diarrhea	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	0%	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	0%	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%
Fatigue	25%	25%	37.5%	12.5%	0%
Insomnia	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Tremors	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Breathing Difficulties	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	37.5%	0%	12.5%	37.5%	12.5%
Sexual Dysfunction	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%
Change in Sex Drive	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	25%	12.5%	50%	12.5%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	50%	16.7%	33.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	57.1%	28.6%	14.3%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Depression	0%	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Dizziness	57.1%	42.9%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	57.1%	14.3%	28.6%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	40%	20%	20%	0%	20%
Muscle Stiffness	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	0%	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%
Change in Weight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Indigestion	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	0%	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%
Constipation	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Fever	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Risperidone Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Confusion	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Increased Depression	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	42.9%	0%	28.6%	14.3%	14.3%
Muscle Spasms	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	28.6%	0%	28.6%	14.3%	28.6%
Lip Smacking	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Thrusting / Rolling of the Tongue	20%	40%	0%	20%	20%
Cramping of Head and/or Neck	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Facial Paralysis	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Facial Tics	40%	20%	0%	40%	0%
Lip Licking	40%	20%	20%	20%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Shuffling of Feet	20%	20%	20%	40%	0%
Skin Problems	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Chest Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing	16.7%	16.7%	50%	16.7%	0%
Movement Problems	40%	20%	0%	40%	0%
Panting	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Thyroid Problems	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Alteration in Blood Platelets	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Risperidone

Since taking Risperidone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	6.7%
Fall	20%

Hospitalization	26.7%
Stroke	6.7%

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14 Jan 2015	a drug from hell. i'm dying from it. don't take poison. over 50 side effects. this isn't a drug its torture. —Posted by Shane Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Aug 2012	I am inquiring for my partner who had a stroke Jan2, 2012. He has been on risperidone for a a year and a half with one table per day. He just recently stopped taking due to VA refusing to use. But his county health doctor was still prescribing so he asked to stop it as of this last week and has been off it for 4 days so far. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 Jan 2012	I was not generally satisfied overall, particularly because of the need to get numerous blood tests to monitor possible side effects as well as weight gain. I would have been more satisfied if my condition had improved more but it didn't. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Nov 2011	i take reperidone for psychosis and being bi-polar. i take 6 mg. a day in 2 divided doses. —Posted by irv Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 May 2010	my name is ron after taking risperidone i have been left with erectile dysfunction for three years —Posted by RON Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use