I am on 2 mg risperdal. Works like a charm for racing thoughts, intrusive thoughts and during my mixed states over the past 2 years. I felt effects within the first week which was soooooo nice.

I am having breakthrough episodes though, I have a dr. appt on wed to work on my med situation. I take it at night and by the morning I am just a little drowsy but its nothing that a cup of joe can't fix. My only complaint was it can make your breasts tender and it can even cause lactation. I had tender breasts in the beginning and as I tapered up and it went away. No lactation for me. Oh also, I was constipated when I first started and it went away as soon as my body adjusted. I hope it works out for you!