Important Facts About Treatment With RISPERDAL (Risperidone)
The following safety information is necessary for those who prescribes or is prescribed to take generic Risperdal as antipsychotic medication.
First of all, Risperdal (Risperidone) is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Such elderly patients treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
Second, Risperdal medication can make an impact on driving ability, so one should not drive or operate machines before talking to healthcare professional.
You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are planning to get pregnant while taking Risperidone drug. Do not breast-feed while taking this antipsychotic medicine.
Third, there are known side effects of Risperidone generic. As for schizophrenia disease it may occur: tremors, and muscle stiffness, anxiety, restlessness; nausea, indigestion, dizziness, runny nose, rash, rapid heartbeat, and constipation.
Sleepiness, fatigue, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, tremor, muscle stiffness, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, repetitive behavior, involuntary movement, weight increase, rapid heartbeats, confusion, were found out as side effects in treating Autistic Disorder with Risperdal 1mg.
In clinical trials there were revealed such side effects for bipolar disorder manic depression as restlessness, tremor, sleepiness, indigestion, muscle stiffness, nausea, muscle aches, abnormal vision, dizziness, runny nose, diarrhea, urinary incontinence, stomach pain, and increased saliva.
In addition, specialists suggest an enlarged risk of elevated blood sugar-related side effects, even sometimes potentially fatal, in treating with drugs, including Risperdal bipolar. That is why regular blood sugar testing is needed for some patients.
Besides, some people receiving Risperdal drug may complain of lightheaded or faint when they stand up or sit up too quickly. This side effect may be lessened by following specialist’s dosing instructions.
Anyway, if you found out any side effect or “extrapyramidal symptoms” (persistent movement disorders or muscle disturbances, such as restlessness, muscle stiffness, and tremors), immediately consult your specialist and inform your healthcare professional of any medications or supplements that you are taking. And, please, avoid alcohol while taking Risperdal medication.
