"i like risperdol for the most part because it completely calmed me down in the thick of two manic episodes.  it is the first medication i tried for bipolar i (besides lamictal for depression symptoms), and the first try was a charm!  it stops both the mania and paranoia i was having during my episodes.  i am on 4 mg at night.  it is a miracle, but i gave it a 9 and not a 10 because it knocks me out."