"i have been on risperidone, 3 mg&#039;s every night, before bedtime, for 8 years. it worked better in the beginning, when i 1st began, with the name brand. however, it still works very well. i have to take it once a day, right before i hop into bed, or else i get akathisia(severe inner restlessness, and inner torture). that is the one and only thing i hate about antipsychotics. that and weight gain. all in all, takes away racing, disorganized thoughts, and calms the mind. works to help emotions too. good for anxiety. but don&#039;t go overboard with the dose. 9/10!"