Risperdal and insomnia

Was given this med for a voice. So far I have gained 8 pounds,my blood sugar has gone up, trouble sleeping and sexual side effects. Today, my doctor increased my dose from 3 to 4mg at bedtime. I am also very angry most of the time.

muscle stiffness/weakness,tired all the time,dizziness,I have been off all meds now for about 1 1/2 months,I have some insomnia,vertigo.

I have been taking Risperdal for 7 months. I have gained weight. But because of my depression I am not exercising anymore. Also on Effexor and Cymbalta. Has anyone heard anything about Cymbalta? Seems as if I take a pill for everything now. Dr. gave me Ambien to take if I cannot sleep. Thanks.

MY BOYFRIEND HAS BEEN ON RISPERDAL SINCE THE END OF NOV.. HE WAS MISDIAGNOSED AS HAVING SEVERE DEPRESSION WITH POST STRESS SYNDROME. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO THE HOSPITAL, HE FINALLY RECEIVED SOME POSITIVE HELP. HEWAS SENT TO A OUTPATIENT CLINIC, AND RE-DIAGNOSED. THE NEW DIAGNOSIS WAS BI-POLAR WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS. AT THIS TIME HE IS NOW ON EFFEXOR 150MG, DEPAKOTE2000MG, ZYPREXA5MG, TRAZODONE50MG, AND BENZTROPINE1MG AND RISPERDAL1MG. I SEE SOME POSITIVE EFEECTS HOWEVER HE IS EXPERIENCING WEIGHT GAIN WHICH WAS NEED. AFTER READING SOME OF THE POSTINGS QUITE FRANKLY I AM AFRAID THIS CAN TURN INTO A NEGATIVE, BECAUSE HE DOES HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING. GETTING TO SLEEP IS DIFFICULT AND WAKING UP IS EVEN MORE OF A PROBLEM. HE IS ALSO HAVING CONSTIPATION. CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR FOR THIS AMOUNT OF TIME? IF THIS DRUG TAKES TIME HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK EFFECTIVELY? HE WILL SEE HIS DR. WITHIN A COUPLE DAYS. IF ANYONE READS THIS AND HAS BEEN ON THE DRUG FOR ATLEAST SIX MONTHS CAN YOU PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH ANY HELPFUL INFO.

i had weight gain, insomnia, hypertension, paranoia, abnormal heart beating, headaches frequently, and hallucinating. I was shaking all the time caused me to cry for no apparent or known reason at all.

I went from 163lbs to 180lbs within a month of taking risperdal 4mg. I am out of control at night I can't sleep no matter what. it makes me have insomnia and I can't go to sleep and my mind keeps telling me that i have to keep doing something. rapid weight gain is what I've noticed only. THen my mind is more clear now though.