As a veteran, it is critical that you receive adequate treatment for any symptoms that are hampering your ability to mentally and physically function. For many service members that have already been awarded a rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, and are using risperidone for treatment that has proven ineffective, you need to seek legal action to ensure that your disability rating and compensation is fair. <\/p>\n
This stems from a recent study by a leading Veterans Administration doctor and other notable colleagues in The Journal of the American Medical Association that showed risperidone was no more effective than the placebo sugar pill at treating PTSD. In fact, the study showed individuals also experienced weight gain, fatigue, sleepiness, and hypersalivation over the course of a six-month treatment. Individuals from various wars \u2013 Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan \u2013 still experienced depression, paranoia, anxiety, and a diminished quality of life while using risperidone.<\/p>\n