Have you ever been prescribed Risperidone?

*~~* · #1 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

What are the side effects of this drug? I am currently taking it and think it is causing me to be drowsy.

Indigo · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

Yep, I've taken it and yes it can definitely make you drowsy. One of the main effects seeing as it is meant to calm you down.

Carlan P · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

its not uncommon 4 this side effect but look at the link below 4 more information
www.nmhct.nhs.uk/Pharmacy/risperidone.htm

Jane D · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

I have. It wasn't only drowsiness for me. I was clumsy. I couldn't even walk straight and I was bumping into things. To me, it was almost like taking drunkness in pill form. And no, it's probably not as fun as it sounds.

But anyways, that's just the reaction I had personally.

Nettie · #5 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

Yes and that is one of the side effects. Normally this is only subscribed for a short period of time and normally only to a more elderly person.

I asked to be taken off of it after 2 weeks as I could not be doing with feeling constantly tired.

I hope you will soon be feeling better.