Risperdal was the first AP I tried. I was put on 1mg and eventually bumped up to 2mg. My mania and psychosis went away. That was the most important effect.

My menstrual cycle was messed up the entire time I took Risperdal. I bled off and on continually. Also, I experienced lactation.

I became very anxious after about 3 months on Rsiperdal. Anxiety was new for me and life changes were not to blame. My doctor wanted to try anti anxiety meds at first, but then admitted it might be caused by the Risperdal. I weaned off and the anxiety disappeared immediately.

I did not experience any withdrawal side effects, but I was on Geodon at the same time.