hi, it is a struggle dealing with the weight gain, i have always been slim most my life, but the meds have caused me to steadily put on weight, despite my skippng a meal sometimes, is it water or what? i am guilty of wolfing down snacks at night though, i think after i take the risperdal it makes me hungry, so whats there to do? i benefit from the meds, but damn! doesn't seem fair, huh? maybe your doctor can adjust or add a med that will help? im on adderall and still gain, although a low dose-5mg.- and also concerta and it doesnt help at all, ive heard topomax works for some people, personally im not going to exercise! but i should give it a try, thats what my rhymitologist (sp?) suggested for arthritis, but....