Thread: Risperdal
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Old Nov 01, 2012, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LucyG View Post
Years ago when I was still on meds I heard a Pdoc or someone on a talk radio show discussing Risperdal. The thing that horrified me was how he was so casual when he mentioned how people have been known to gain 100 lbs on it, along with it triggering type 2 diabetes. I googled it to make sure my memory was right, and sure enough, it was so keep an eye on your blood sugar.

Yes this is correct, but it statistically speaking it's not a common side effect. They just advise you to see a Dr asap for any rapid weight gain.
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