So a couple months ago I wanted to lose weight. Risperdone was just making me balloon. I hadn’t even known it was the risperdone because I was on methadone maintenance which also caused weight gain!!
Tldr I did some research and switched to 2mg haldol (I was 1mg risp).
Did i lose weight? Yes a lot. 10 lbs.
The side effects. Expect psychosis and delusions but depends on ur dose. I did a sudden switch. Muscle aches but they only last a week or two.
I know this is a common problem with anti psychotics but looks like haldol (at least at 2mg) is a good way to go if u can… I take it oral btw