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Aug 12, 2012, 10:59 AM
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Hi, I was on Risperdal to treat bipolar for approximately 5 weeks during this time I gained an astounding 25 pounds. I was eating pretty badly to be honest, but definitely not badly enough to gain 25 pounds. Now I am off that terrible drug, eating healthy, and exercising.
Any of you have experience with such bad weight gain from Risperdal? |
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Aug 12, 2012, 12:22 PM
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I have not experienced bad weight gain, but I have experienced astoundingly bad acne and Parkinson-like symptoms. I would never go back on that drug. It also completely depleted me of energy. I now take Geodon, and save for a significant drawback (in my signature), it is a wonder AP. Beats Risperdal (which also gave me the same drawback) by a long shot. Much recommended.
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Aug 12, 2012, 08:59 PM
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I was on Risperdal for about a month and I gained alot weight ..It was terrible .. so I saw my Pdoc and he took me off it . Wait gain is pretty common on any mood stabilizer and AP's .
Definatly see your pdoc .. gaining weight like that can up your bood sugar which of course can lead to Diabetes. Good luck 
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Aug 13, 2012, 12:13 AM
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My husband is still losing weight, but it's very slow compared to before starting that medication.
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