Q: what are the side effects of taking risperidone?

Many potential side : As with any medication there are many potential side effects. It is important to weigh risk vs benefit. it can be sedating for some people at least initially. Weight gain and metabolic problems are common. Muscle spasms, tremors, and other movement disorders and many other problems can occur. Please talk to your doctor and let them know all medications you are taking as some may have interactions

Q: is risperidone addictive is risperidone addictive?

Risperidone : Risperidone is not addictive. However, it's use has been associated with several significant side effects, among which weight gain and involuntary muscle movements known as tardive diskinesia could be long lasting, if not permanent. Therefore Risperidone should be used only as prescribed by a psychiatrist or other physician who is knowledgeable about using it for treatment of serious mental illness.

Q: how long would risperidone depot stay in your system?

Risperdal Consta: 2 weeks per injection.

Question 1

i have schizophrenia and was on 3mg risperidone it's being lowered to 2.5mg. my question is will there be withdrawal symptoms lowering the dose been on this dose now for five days and feel a bit of brain fog and wired up like i'm on more meds now?

Accepted Answer

Resperidome: Every one is different. I would go to drugs.com and read details and enter any other meds u r taking into their drug interaction check. Then discuss with your team.  They know you. Every medicine is an experiment in every patient. Task is find lowest dose that works in you. If it were easy we would not need Drs to help.

Question 2

just taken 56mg risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Risperdal: Dose is quite high. Go to er right away.

Question 3

what is prescribed risperidone used for?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Originally, Risperidone was prescribed for psychosis in schizophrenia, but now we use it for other things:  mood stabilization, aggression in autism, tics, ocd, and even stuttering.

Question 4

why might someone be prescribed risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Major tranqulizer: Resperidone is a medication used to calm down the brain.  Its principle use is with individuals suffering psychosis or bipolar disorder.  It can also be sued with autism and several other disorders.

Question 5

does risperidone cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It can: All of the antipsychotic medications have been shown to cause diabetes to varying degrees. Risperdal carries a fair risk, but most people taking it never develop diabetes.

Question 6

is it safe to fast on risperidone?

Accepted Answer

: If you lose a significant amount of weight the respiredone dose may have to be reduced.

Question 7

what are the side effects of risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Many Dose dependent: Common adverse events with Risperidone (<5% and 2x placebo) can include tremor, slowed muscle movement, restlessness, abnormal muscle tone, sedation, dizziness, anxiety, blurred vision, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, increased weight, nasopharyngeal complaints, rash and fatigue.

Question 8

what are the side effects of taking risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Many potential side : As with any medication there are many potential side effects. It is important to weigh risk vs benefit. it can be sedating for some people at least initially. Weight gain and metabolic problems are common. Muscle spasms, tremors, and other movement disorders and many other problems can occur. Please talk to your doctor and let them know all medications you are taking as some may have interactions

Question 9

is risperidone addictive is risperidone addictive?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone : Risperidone is not addictive. However, it's use has been associated with several significant side effects, among which weight gain and involuntary muscle movements known as tardive diskinesia could be long lasting, if not permanent. Therefore Risperidone should be used only as prescribed by a psychiatrist or other physician who is knowledgeable about using it for treatment of serious mental illness.

Question 10

how long would risperidone depot stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Risperdal Consta: 2 weeks per injection.

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