Risperdal is a prescription medicine used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Risperdal, highlighting how it works, offering tips on taking the medication, and listing potential side effects.
Common Risperdal side effects can include insomnia, dizziness, and headaches. This eMedTV segment covers these and other side effects that may occur while taking Risperdal, including serious side effects to report to your healthcare provider.
Up to 5 percent of people taking Risperdal experience weight gain as a side effect. This eMedTV segment lists some things you can do if you're on Risperdal and weight gain occurs (such as limiting your alcohol intake and eating heart-healthy foods).
As this eMedTV article explains, some people who take Risperdal may experience a decreased sex drive, an inability to achieve an orgasm, or priapism. This page also describes what to do if you develop any Risperdal sexual side effects.
In clinical trials, up to 26 percent of people taking Risperdal experienced insomnia. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses Risperdal and insomnia in more detail and outlines some suggestions that may help improve your sleep habits.
It is difficult to determine if there is a relationship between the use of Risperdal and hair loss. But as this eMedTV Web page explains, if you are noticing hair loss while taking Risperdal, you should let your healthcare provider know.
As this eMedTV resource explains, clinical studies have shown that up to 13 percent of people taking Risperdal reported a dry mouth as a side effect. This page also lists some things you can do if you are taking Risperdal and dry mouth occurs.
Is there a connection between Risperdal and diabetes? As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, people taking Risperdal may be at a higher risk of developing diabetes. This page also highlights some of the symptoms of diabetes to watch out for.
Risperdal uses include the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability due to autism. This eMedTV resource highlights these and other Risperdal uses, including off-label uses (such as treating ADHD and psychotic depression).
This eMedTV resource explains the factors that can affect your Risperdal dosage, including your age, weight, and medical condition being treated. This page also provides an overview of Risperdal dosing guidelines and offers tips on taking the drug.
Taking drugs like Prozac or Paxil along with Risperdal can increase your risk of side effects. This eMedTV page discusses several other medicines that can potentially cause Risperdal drug interactions and covers the problems that can occur.
Risperdal may increase the risk of seizures in some people taking the medicine. This eMedTV Web page discusses other Risperdal warnings and precautions, such as possible drug interactions and the safety of taking Risperdal while pregnant or nursing.
It is possible to take too much Risperdal. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses some symptoms of a Risperdal overdose, including a fast heart rate, drowsiness, and seizures. This page also describes some of the treatment options available.
This eMedTV resource explains that in order to reduce your risk of experiencing Risperdal withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may wean you off the medicine slowly. This article also highlights some of the symptoms of a Risperdal withdrawal.
Risperdal is a pregnancy Category C medication, meaning it may not be safe to take during pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about Risperdal and pregnancy, including what to do if you become pregnant while taking Risperdal.
Risperdal does pass through breast milk. This eMedTV resource explores Risperdal and breastfeeding, explaining why the drug's manufacturer recommends avoiding Risperdal while breastfeeding and describing when a doctor will still prescribe the drug.
One company has the exclusive rights to market brand-name Risperdal until at least 2011. This eMedTV page gives an overview of generic Risperdal and discusses the factors that could delay the introduction of a generic version of the drug.
Alcohol may increase the risk of Risperdal side effects (such as drowsiness and low blood pressure). This eMedTV page talks about combining alcohol and Risperdal, explaining why it is generally recommended that you avoid alcohol while using this drug.
Risperdal alternatives can include therapy and other medications. This portion of the eMedTV library outlines several alternatives to Risperdal and describes situations in which they may be considered.
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