Hello again. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced an incredible amount of wanting sleep while being on resperidol. All I want to do is sleep lately, and I can’t seem to get enough of it. I sleep up to ten to twelve hours a day now and it’s really messing with my school. My doc told me to cut back down to 2 mgs to counteract it.
When I was on risperdol, I couldn’t stop eating. (I think that’s the same drug, I just learned to call it risperdol.) They say medicating us is an art because everyone’s reaction is different. I settled happily on ziprexa.
1 Like
I had an overeating problem on Risperdal/risperidone instead of an oversleeping problem. I oversleep already due to depression and/or negatives.
I take 12mg risperidone and I sleep 12-14hours
I slept for about 12 hours a day
I slept a lot on risperidone, but I also got very nauseous. I threw up nearly every meal and still gained 40 lbs. it wasn’t the right drug for me. But it works great for other people.
3 Likes
Risperidone can and did Zonk me out!
I was very tired on 4mg so my pdoc lowered it down to 3mg and now I’m doing better.
Although I have a little more energy, I’m still spending a good amount of time on my couch.
@BlindedMind how are you today? Do you still have sleep problems? How did it get away and how long did it take?
On risperdal I was sleeping 10-12 hours every night and I had increased appetite and weight gain. I had been having trouble sleeping before I was on it though so I guess it’s a trade off
1 Like
@anon82230070 did you take pills or injections?
Pills, pretty sure I was on 4mg/day
On Zyprexa I was sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day. After switching to Risperdal I started sleeping 6 to 8 hours. I also started losing weight. I got really fat on Zyprexa. I also came down with diabetes while on Zyprexa. The diabetes didn’t go away when I switched to Risperdal, but my blood sugar is lower.
Did it take a long time for you to feel normal again ?
Definitely, I’m not sure why. I was super fatigued for months after the episode, even for a month or two after I switched to ability
I guess that with the long acting injections it must take even longer 
It helps me sleep yes but I need more than just Risperdal to sleep. I have to take Geodon, Seroquel and Melatonin everyday too.