dragonfly79 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I am just wondering what your experiences have been with Risperdal and THE AAP WEIGHT GAIN ISSUE. I even gained weight on Haldol. The first time I was on Haldol I lost weight and the second time I gained. I wonder why this would happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTastybutt Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've never been on risperadol but both of my kids have been and neither of them experienced weight gain. I've never gained weight on haldol but I did on most aaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I was on a combination of Risperdal and Wellbutrin, and I actually LOST weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingteapot Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think I stayed relatively weight neutral on Risperdal +/- 2 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsizbucket Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've gained 60 pounds on Risperidone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amialone48 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I haven't gained weight on Risperidone, except when I was intentionally gaining weight as part of my recovery from anorexia nervosa. But I've lost some weight since then, even after increasing my dose to 4mg. So it has been possible for me to maintain and even lose weight on Risperidone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Resperidone is generally considered the most weight neutral med of the AAPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan77 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I gained a lot of weight on risperidone, but I was on mirtazepine at the same time and it causes weight gain too, who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs190 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I was on risperdal for 6 months ranging from 0.25-1 mg and if anything, I lost a few pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophrenic_Sanity Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Risperdal was weight neutral for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotan Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I gained upwards of 60 pounds on Risperdal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Within Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 My doc wants me to try Risperdal since the Zyprexa is doing nothing for me besides giving me a huge appetite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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