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Risperdal consta

Risperdal consta

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Brands

Risperidal • Auroperdal • PERIDA • Perizal • Risnia • Rispacor • Risperdal • Rispevon1 • Risponz • Schizorol • Zoxadon • Risperdal M tab

Generic Drug

Risperidone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Feeling anxious
Fever
Heartburn
Headache
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Tremor
Nose bleeds
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Dizziness
Confusion
Cough
Leaking urine
Bloody nose
Akathisia
Gynecomastia
Heart palpitations
Visual difficulties
Urinary incontinence (leaking)
Rash
Enlarged male breasts
Shaking hands or tremor
Change in vision
Runny nose

Serious

Low blood pressure
Suicidal thoughts
Hypersensitivity
Difficulty swallowing

Treats

Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
Condition
Schizophrenia
Condition
Acute schizophrenia
Condition

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can you get risperdal consta out of your system? How long does it last? Having complications

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A 31-year old female asked:

Risperdal consta is turning me mentally handicapped. Nightmare 6 weeks in my system. Don't think i can handle. How many more days? What do I do? :(

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A 26-year old male asked:

Does risperdal consta alone cause weight gain or is it increased appetite cause i've experience a great deal of increased appetite?

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A 27-year old male asked:

How different or same is the risperdal consta than invega sustenna (paliperidone palmitate)?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Is it possible to lose weight and build muscle on risperdal consta and can u be weaned off with proper diet and exercise?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Im having a nightmare reaction to risperdal consta. I did not need it, but have been a sedated zombie for 5 weeks can't think or talk. When is it over?

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A 31-year old female asked:

How long does risperdal consta stay in system? Sedated now 5 weeks..Turned me to a zombie. Cant talk or think. Any way to remove it making me impaired

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A 31-year old female asked:

Does cogentin (benztropine) relieve muscle pain and stiffness experienced in legs and back from risperdal consta? Have been on for month and pain when walking

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can risperidone be prescribed prn?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: risperidone?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Is Risperdal good for anxiety?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Does risperidone cause diabetes?

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A 41-year old asked:

Does risperdal increase estrogen?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Is it safe to fast on Risperidone?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can risperdal cause serious boredom?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are the side effects of risperidone?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are the side effects of taking risperidone?

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A 44-year old asked:

What side effects are associated with Risperdal?

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A 36-year old asked:

Will I lose weight if I stop taking my risperdal?

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A member asked:

Is risperidone addictive is risperidone addictive?

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A 40-year old asked:

When does emotional blunting go away with risperdal?

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A 40-year old asked:

How long would risperidone depot stay in your system?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Side effects to look out for on 0.25mg of risperidone?

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A 46-year old asked:

Will risperidone make me gain weight? Please help me docs!

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A 48-year old male asked:

At low dose of Risperdal. 025 can make any sexul problem ?

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A 49-year old asked:

Male 29 , taking risperdal 2mg, can he take arcalion 200mg?

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A 33-year old asked:

What are the worst side effects of risperidal (risperidone)?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the effects of risperidone (risperidal) for anxiety?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are the long-term health effects of risperidone overdose?

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A 38-year old asked:

How to know what is bentropine and risperidone used together for?

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