Risperidone didnt do enough for my schizo tendencies. My prolactin level was altered so my periods stopped. It gave me muscle contraction s in my calves was horrible.
I will need anti psychotic s till I die.
I've heard they aren't good in long run . But I think partly it's like u say. It's that person's lifestyle that leads to heart problems and diabetes.
Seroquel n olanzapine nearly always cause weight gain and also the thyroid can be affected.

I worry what will happen in the future