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Total Risperidone reports: 122.Risperidone FDA safety alerts: 2003 2004 .
Reported deaths: 13 Reported hospitalizations: 55.
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Reported Risperidone Side Effects: diabetes mellitus, weight increased, rhabdomyolysis, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, schizophrenia, aggression, dizziness, asthenia, convulsion, muscle rigidity, dystonia.
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Risperidone Side Effects Report #5052131-3Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperprolactinaemia. RISPERIDONE dosage: 1 MG BID. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5052136-2
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with dementia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhagic stroke. RISPERIDONE dosage: 0.5 MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5052148-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. RISPERIDONE dosage: 3 MG 1AM + 2HS ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5060736-9
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dystonia. RISPERIDONE dosage: 3 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5061842-5
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperprolactinaemia, infertility. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5062749-X
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism, rhabdomyolysis. RISPERIDONE dosage: 8 MG, QD; 7 MG, QD; 3 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, BIPERIDEN. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5063114-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with brain damage and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome, mental status changes. RISPERIDONE dosage: RISPERIDONE 0.5MG HS PO. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5106662-8
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2005. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 189.4 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, auditory, intentional overdose, schizophrenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, COGENTIN. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5106670-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 29, 2005. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, nasopharyngitis, schizophrenia, vomiting. RISPERIDONE dosage: 6 MG, IN 1 DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BIFEPRUNOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5068969-2
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with agitation, dementia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: escherichia infection, lung infiltration, morganella infection, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, urinary tract infection, urosepsis. RISPERIDONE dosage: 0.75 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LANOXIN, TOPROL, ZINC SULPHATE, COUMADIN, MACRODANTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5070151-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 121.0 lb, was diagnosed with delusion and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, cerebrovascular accident, cystitis, hemiplegia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5072588-1
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on July 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retroperitoneal fibrosis. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5072824-1
Physician from GERMANY reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia, no therapeutic response, pain in extremity, pulmonary embolism, respiratory disorder, rhabdomyolysis. RISPERIDONE dosage: 8 MG QD ; 7 MG QD ; 3 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5075502-8
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 225.1 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tardive dyskinesia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5079484-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on June 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, sleep disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcoholism, schizophrenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, TRAZODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5080368-6
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with agitation, dementia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dysphagia, fluid intake reduced, gait disturbance, oral intake reduced, somnolence. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEDATIVE. Patient died on 08/06/2006.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5081114-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on June 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, anxiety, hypertension, rhinitis, pain, insomnia, dyspnoea, depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory failure, schizophrenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FLUNISOLIDE, OXYCODONE, TRAZODONE, ALBUTEROL, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5083533-7
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression, hypokinesia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypokinesia, major depression, pulmonary embolism, rhabdomyolysis. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5085725-X
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RISPERIDONE problem on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder, depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pemphigus. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, RABEPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5086753-0
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5103651-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, intentional overdose. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIPRASIDONE, DULOXETINE, LAMOTRIGINE, FLUOXETINE, BUPROPION, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5103653-8
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, body temperature decreased, cardiac disorder, haemodialysis, heart rate irregular, hypotension, loss of consciousness, metabolic acidosis, nervous system disorder. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHYLENE GLYCOL. Patient died on 01/01/2005.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5104389-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, loss of consciousness. RISPERIDONE dosage: 0.5MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ATENOLOL, LEVOTHYROXINE, LISINOPRIL, MAALOX FAST BLOCKER, MILK OF MAGNESIA, PHENYTOIN, PROMETHAZINE. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5104575-9
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood ph decreased, body temperature increased, haemodialysis, heart rate increased, mental status changes. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPROPION, CLONAZEPAM, SALICYLATE. Patient died.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5104823-5
Physician from SWEDEN reported RISPERIDONE problem on Sept 04, 2006. Male patient, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catatonia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5104824-7
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, coma, hyperthermia, hypertonia, hypotension, multi-organ failure. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIVASTIGMINE, MEMANTINE, ASPIRIN. Patient died.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5105623-2
Physician from CANADA reported RISPERIDONE problem on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood prolactin increased, breast haemorrhage. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIDEPRESSANT. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5105723-7
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood ph decreased, coma, heart rate increased, hyperthermia, hypertonia, hypotension, loss of consciousness, multi-organ failure. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, MEMANTINE, RIVASTIGMINE. Patient died.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5117413-5
Physician from SWEDEN reported RISPERIDONE problem on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catatonia, schizophrenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5122814-5
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, confusional state, hypotension, lethargy. RISPERIDONE dosage: 1MG BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5127461-7
Health Professional from GREECE reported RISPERIDONE problem on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON, TAVOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5130330-X
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, infection and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, dehydration, graft infection, hypernatraemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, small intestinal obstruction. RISPERIDONE dosage: 3 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LINEZOLID, SIMVASTATIN, PEPCID, NICOTINE, AUGMENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5131192-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, condition aggravated, neutropenia, pharyngolaryngeal pain. RISPERIDONE dosage: 1 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CLARITHROMYCIN, DOCUSATE, FERROUS SULPHATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, OMEPRAZOLE, ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5135490-2
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with vascular dementia, depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, fall, hypotension. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, LISINOPRIL, COBALAMINE, METHOTREXATE, FERROUS SULPHATE, EPOETINECTION, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5140464-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 146.4 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, weight increased. RISPERIDONE dosage: 4MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, ASPIRIN, DOCUSATE NA, VIT, ACETAMINOPHEN, MAALOX FAST BLOCKER, THIAMINE. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5144863-3
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 212.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, cardiac pacemaker insertion, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic disorder, vascular bypass graft. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5149858-1
Pharmacist from CANADA reported RISPERIDONE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression. RISPERIDONE dosage: 1 MG. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5163231-1
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 245.0 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coronary artery bypass, diabetes mellitus. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPROPION, PAROXETINE, ATENOLOL, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5167786-2
Pharmacist from CANADA reported RISPERIDONE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with autism, epilepsy and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression. RISPERIDONE dosage: 1 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5169922-0
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol abnormal, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic disorder, stent placement. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, PREDNISONE, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5174324-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on May 09, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, obesity, weight increased. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5174329-6
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, weighting 388.9 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, thrombosis. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIPRASIDONE, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5188541-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RISPERIDONE problem on Dec 14, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5190146-5
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2006. Female patient, 23 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPIRAMATE, VENLAFAXINE, DIVALPROEX, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5190150-7
Health Professional from CROATIA (local name: Hrvatska) reported RISPERIDONE problem on Dec 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apathy, blood pressure decreased, depression, dystonia, hunger, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, initial insomnia, nervousness. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROXAT, LORSILAN. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5195479-4
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 62.00 lb, was diagnosed with abnormal behaviour, anxiety and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, anxiety, depression, insomnia, oral intake reduced, paranoia, personality change. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5381776-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 191.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder, psychotic disorder, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. RISPERIDONE dosage: 2MG TAB PO DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, VALPROIC ACID SYRUP, VALPROIC ACID, ASPIRIN, LORAZEPAM, LEVOTHYROXINE, METOTROPROL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5385203-4
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight increased. RISPERIDONE dosage: 25 MG Q2W IM. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5386671-4
Physician from NEW ZEALAND reported RISPERIDONE problem on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with conduct disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adjustment disorder, depression, intentional self-injury. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Risperidone Side Effects Report #5386672-6
RISPERIDONE problem was reported by a Physician from NEW ZEALAND on July 06, 2007. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was treated with RISPERIDONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, encephalopathy. RISPERIDONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Risperidone
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(ris per' i done)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Studies have shown that older adults with dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and that may cause changes in mood and personality) who take antipsychotics (medications for mental illness) such as risperidone have an increased risk of death during treatment. Older adults with dementia may also have a greater chance of having a stroke or mini-stroke during treatment. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking furosemide (Lasix). If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: slow or difficult speech, sudden dizziness or faintness, or weakness or numbness of an arm or leg.Risperidone is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of behavior problems in older adults with dementia. Talk to the doctor who prescribed this medication if you, a family member, or someone you care for has dementia and is taking risperidone. For more information visit the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Risperidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). It is also used to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited, or irritated mood) or mixed episodes (symptoms of mania and depression that happen together) in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Risperidone is also used to treat behavior problems such as aggression and self-injury and sudden mood changes in teenagers and children 5-16 years of age who have autism (a condition that causes repetitive behavior, difficulty interacting with others, and problems with communication). Risperidone is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Risperidone comes as a tablet, a solution (liquid), and an orally disintegrating tablet (tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. Take risperidone at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take risperidone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Use the dropper provided to measure your dose of risperidone oral solution. You can take the oral solution with water, orange juice, coffee, or low-fat milk. Do not take the solution with tea or cola.
Do not try to push the orally disintegrating tablet through the foil. Instead, use dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it on your tongue. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with or without liquid. Do not chew or crush the tablet.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of risperidone and gradually increase your dose to allow your body to adjust to the medication.
Risperidone may help control your symptoms but will not cure your condition. It may take several weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of risperidone. Continue to take risperidone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking risperidone without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking risperidone, your symptoms may return and your illness may become harder to treat.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking risperidone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to risperidone or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants; carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); clozapine (Clozaril); dopamine agonists such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa), pergolide (Permax), and ropinirole (Requip); levodopa (Dopar, Sinemet); medications for anxiety, high blood pressure, or seizures; other medications for mental illness; paroxetine (Paxil); phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex); ranitidine (Zantac); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you use or have ever used street drugs or large amounts of alcohol or if you have ever overused prescription medications and if you have or have ever had Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance); difficulty swallowing; breast cancer; angina (chest pain); irregular heartbeat; high or low blood pressure; heart failure; a heart attack; a stroke; seizures; or heart, kidney or liver disease; or if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had to stop taking a medication for mental illness because of severe side effects.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking risperidone, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while taking risperidone.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking risperidone.
- you should know that risperidone may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- you should know that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking risperidone.
- you should know that you may experience hyperglycemia (increases in your blood sugar) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking risperidone or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking risperidone: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar that is not treated can cause a serious condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms of ketoacidosis include: dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, and decreased consciousness.
- you should know that risperidone may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot or warm up when it gets very cold. Tell your doctor if you plan to do vigorous exercise or be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
- you should know that risperidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking risperidone. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
- if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), you should know that the orally disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Risperidone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- diarrhea
- constipation
- heartburn
- dry mouth
- increased appetite
- weight gain
- stomach pain
- anxiety
- agitation
- restlessness
- dreaming more than usual
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- decreased sexual interest or ability
- runny nose
- cough
- sore throat
- muscle or joint pain
- dry or discolored skin
- difficulty urinating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:
- fever
- muscle stiffness
- confusion
- fast or irregular pulse
- sweating
- unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
- faintness
- seizures
- slow movements or shuffling walk
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
Risperidone may cause children to gain more weight than expected and for boys and male adolescents to have an increase in the size of their breasts. Talk to your doctor about the risks of giving this medication to your child.
Risperidone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Always store the orally disintegrating tablets in their sealed package, and use them immediately after opening the package. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- drowsiness
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- upset stomach
- blurred vision
- fainting
- dizziness
- seizures
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to risperidone.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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