SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Risperdal

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Risperdal

Risperdal has 96 Side Effects total
59 are Life Threatening
32 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Risperdal

Risperdal is also known by the generic name Risperidone

USES:
Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and function in daily life.

This is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Risperdal has 59 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue - Tardive Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Backache - Back Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Discharge of Milk in Men or Women when Not Breastfeeding - Galactorrhea not associated with Childbirth is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Heart Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain - Cerebral Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Seborrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Tongue - Tongue Swelling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping - Sleep Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Transient Ischemic Attack - Transient Cerebral Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Risperdal

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Risperdal has 32 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Change in Appetite - Appetite Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Mental Impairment is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Muscle Problems that cause Abnormal Movement - Acquired Dystonia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Parkinson Symptoms - Parkinsonism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Risperdal

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Risperdal Drug-Drug Interactions

Risperdal has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Risperdal has 1 severe interactions with Meridia. Click here to see them

Risperdal has 1 severe interactions with Sibutramine. Click here to see them

Risperdal has interactions of serious seriousness with 39 drug(s).

Risperdal has interactions of moderate seriousness with 680 drug(s).

Risperdal has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Risperdal has 43 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Risperdal.

Risperdal Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Relative Contraindications

Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Diffuse Lewy Body Disease is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Metabolic Syndrome X is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Parkinsonism - Parkinson Symptoms is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Predisposed to Torsades de Pointes Cardiac Arrhythmias - Susceptible to Rapid Heartbeat Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Senile Dementia - Dementia in an Elderly Person is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Dysphagia - Difficulty Swallowing is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Fever is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hyperlipidemia - High Amount of Fats in the Blood is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hyperprolactinemia - Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Hypothermia - Low Body Temperature is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Priapism - Continued Painful Erection is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Risperdal.

Risperdal has 30 related brands and strengths:

Risperdal 0.25 Mg Tab

Risperdal 0.5 Mg Tab

Risperdal 1 Mg Tab

Risperdal 1 Mg/Ml Oral Soln

Risperdal 2 Mg Tab

Risperdal 3 Mg Tab

Risperdal 4 Mg Tab

Risperdal M-Tab 0.5 Mg

Risperdal M-Tab 1 Mg

Risperdal M-Tab 2 Mg

Risperdal M-Tab 3 Mg

Risperdal M-Tab 4 Mg

Risperidone 0.25 Mg Tab

Risperidone 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone 0.5 Mg Tab

Risperidone 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone 1 Mg Tab

Risperidone 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone 1 Mg/Ml Oral Soln

Risperidone 2 Mg Tab

Risperidone 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone 3 Mg Tab

Risperidone 3 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone 4 Mg Tab

Risperidone 4 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone M-Tab 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone M-Tab 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone M-Tab 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone M-Tab 3 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperidone M-Tab 4 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Risperdal - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness; fast heartbeat; fainting; unusual muscle movement or stiffness of the face, neck, or limbs; tremor; seizures; and loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.