just started taking this medication, not side effects yet.
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I have mixed feelings about this drug. I do feel calmer but my energy level & attention span is lower. I've never been heavy & now I'm now over weight, I've gained 35 pounds which makes me feel bad..
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girly | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/14/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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totally calmed me down from being aggressive but made me really anxious
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willowweaps | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/10/2013
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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Do not like this medicine makes my heart race.
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gloriaglenn | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/12/2013
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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I have mixed feelings about this drug. I do feel calmer but my energy level & attention span is lower. I've never been heavy & now I'm now over weight, I've gained 35 pounds which makes me feel bad..
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billmo. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/11/2013
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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Triggered panic attacks, gained 35 lbs. in 3 months caused mixed state I am in the process of stopping this medication.
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Mom | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
4/24/2013
Condition: Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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I am writing on behalf of my daughter (age 29 with Down syndrome). She had gained 20 pounds on Seroquel over a 4 month period. She was then changed to Risperidone 0.25mg tablet. She has gained another 10 pounds and continues to gain weight.She now weighs 145lbs and is 4'8" tall! It has changed her entire appearance, made her slow and lumbering and now wears a size14-16!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/26/2013
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.7
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Just hard to splilt pills in half not scored
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/20/2013
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Calming effect, decreased sex drive, depression.
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Sue Sue | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2012
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 4.3
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Just started taking this med. Thought I would check here to see what to watch for.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/21/2012
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 7-12 | Male | Caregiver
4/14/2012
Condition: Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has been taking this for mood disorders associated with autism for about 2 months. He has not had a meltdown since we reached full dosage but has maintained his personality. No major side effects.
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private | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/3/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My 11 year old son was prescribed this after failing on numerous ADHD medicines. To the point of delusional speaking.:( Since being off ALL stimulant and starting a low dose of this, he is like a completely different kid. I'm grateful I have my boy back! :)
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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/26/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Ive been taking it for over 5 years, I gained some weight, but I decreased the dosage a little bit (my doctor did, of course) and I don't feel as hungry all the time anymore. I also felt it decreased my sex drive a bit, which should be better with a smaller dose now. I love this medicine though. I was extremely anxious and worried all the time and now I'm calm and peaceful. Great medicine!
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azscorp | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/21/2011
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.0
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cant really tell if your on it or not
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Grammyoffive | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/7/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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just been taking for 2 weeks so far so good . No side effects as of yet. will keep ya posted.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
6/24/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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PTSD....
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Endless | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2011
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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My doctor put me on this drug to help stop the constant "running thoughts". It seems to help me just have one thought about something rather than twenty all at once. No side affects yet. I have been taking this drug for two weeks and Dr. will be uping the dose next week as he started me out with just a 0.5 mg. Will see how I react to more of this medication.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/18/2010
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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it's helped to control the gdepression
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3kwu4j | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
9/1/2010
Condition: Tourette's
Overall rating 1.7
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has a revers reaction
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