what are the side effects of 'RESPIDONE '?

Answer 1

RISPERDAL® (risperidone) has some possible side effects that you should know about.

With any medication, some people have side effects and some don't. If you have any side effects with RISPERDAL, or feel you're not getting better, please talk to your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional may adjust the dose to help reduce or minimize your side effects. To assist you in tracking your side effects, a handy chart is available on this web site.

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis.

The most common side effects that may occur with RISPERDAL in the treatment of bipolar mania either alone or in combination with a mood stabilizer (Depakote or lithium) are: sleepiness, muscle stiffness, restlessness, tremor, indigestion, nausea, abnormal vision, muscle aches, dizziness, runny nose, diarrhea, increased saliva, stomach pain, and urinary incontinence.

The newer atypical antipsychotic medications, including RISPERDAL, can sometimes cause an increased risk of serious elevated blood sugar-related side effects. For this reason, some people may need regular blood sugar testing.

Some people taking RISPERDAL may feel faint or lightheaded when they stand up or sit up too quickly. By standing up or sitting up slowly and following your healthcare professional’s dosing instructions, this side effect may be reduced or it may go away over time.

You may have heard the term "extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)." These are usually reversible movement disorders or muscle disturbances, such as restlessness, tremors, and muscle stiffness. Some people taking RISPERDAL have these side effects. If you have these symptoms, talk to your healthcare professional.

You may have heard the term "tardive dyskinesia." These are potentially irreversible, uncontrollable, slow or jerky facial or body movements that can be caused by all medications of this type (antipsychotics). If you have these symptoms, talk to your healthcare professional. Only your healthcare professional should adjust your dose or stop your medication.

There are some medications that interact with RISPERDAL. Please inform your health care professional of all medications or supplements that you are taking.

Answer 2

Yes there are side effects associated with Risperidone. Most common among these is weight gain, dry mouth and constipation.

There is also a high probability of sexual dysfunction for men.

Thing to watch out for is Neurological Malignant Disorder or NMS which is dangerous but rare. Symptoms include muscular tremors and high fever. This is a risk associated with all atypical anti-psychotic medications of which Risperdone and Seroquel are part of that group.

There may also be a risk with getting diabetes.

For further information, you should contact a qualified health professional.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

These are some of the side effects I know of, there could be more. Drowsiness; tremor; insomnia; blurred vision; dizziness; nausea; headache; weight gain. For more side effects I recommend looking at the drug guide on Yahoo Health and WebMD. You could also talk to your local pharmacist.
The only ones I've experienced have been drowsiness and weight gain. For the weight gain I've been eating healthier and exercising regularly.