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.

Question 1

what is the best way to switch from 1 mg risperidone to seroquel (quetiapine) and then taper down slightly?

Accepted Answer

With doctor's help: Your psychiatrist can help you with this change -- but 1mg Risperidone is a fairly low dose.  To decrease risperidone, it could simply be reduced in dose without using seroquel (quetiapine) at all.  Not sure why you want to switch to seroquel (quetiapine), unless more help with sleep is desired.

Question 2

do you have to taper off one psychotic to begin the other one? from risperidone to clozapine. tell me more about side effects too, e.g. drooling.

Accepted Answer

No: While it depends to some degree upon the condition that the antipsychotic is treating, you do not generally have to taper one  before beginning another. In the case of going from Risperidone to clozaril, (clozapine) as Clozaril (clozapine)  has to be titrated, usually you would remain on  Risperdal until on enough Clozaril (clozapine)  to  likely control symptoms. Then you would begin lowering the Risperidone gradually.

Question 3

i am on risperdone 1mg and have been tapering down 1/4 mg every two weeks and now i am at 1/4 mg . should i split that dose also and go two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Best to ask Dr!: If you can't get the Dr to answer - try a pharmacist. If you can't do that and want to be most careful, try to split them but it's not easy to do that exactly. Crushing and weighing requires a really accurate scale and capsules. Again, best to ask Dr or at a good drug store. I hope this goes well for you - having a therapist will help. Be careful!

Question 4

can risperidone be prescribed prn?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBILY: Only if there is another regularly prescribed medication then Risperdal may be able to be an additionally medication as needed.

Question 5

please describe the medication: risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone: Risperidone is a second-generation antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, etc.  It can be used off-label for augmentation in treatment-resistant ocd, otsd, and depression.  In low doses it is less likely than earlier antipsychotics to cause movement disorders, but the risk increases with dose.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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What is the best way to switch from 1 mg risperidone to seroquel (quetiapine) and then taper down slightly?

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Do you have to taper off one psychotic to begin the other one? from risperidone to clozapine. tell me more about side effects too, e.g. drooling.

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I am on risperdone 1mg and have been tapering down 1/4 mg every two weeks and now i am at 1/4 mg . should i split that dose also and go two weeks?

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Can risperidone be prescribed prn?

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