[surferjoe2007]

It's an anti-psychotic that operates by reducing dopamine which increases prolactin. Too little dopamine may lead to depression. Also precisely how it works is unknown, so it may have other effects on the mind as well besides lowering dopamine. Its main purpose is to alter the mind, which should send up red flags.

Be careful with it, and with prescription drugs in general. I know there's often a casual attitude as-in if herbs are ok, why not drugs too, especially since the dosage is much more controlled and studied? But about 20 people a year die from all supplements combined. Over 100,000 from prescription drugs, not to mention over the counter. Estimates varied all over the place from sources of varying credibility, and included different causes, so I couldn't get a precise trustworthy number. In the case of Risperdal it's supposed to alter the mind, that's not a side effect, which could be quite dangerous mentally in a person who doesn't need it. I would say at least pick another anti-dopamine used for more mild applications, but IIRC the one I'm thinking of was also banned or restricted due to excessive side effects. They're no joke.