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Risperidone (Risperdal)

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pharmacistdan2005
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Posted - 05/23/2005 : 13:57:45

Risperdal
Pronounced: RIS-per-dal
Generic name: Risperidone

Important fact about this drug:

Risperdal may cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms and twitches in the face and body. This condition can become permanent and is most common among older people, especially women.

More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal walk, agitation, aggression, anxiety, chest pain, constipation, coughing, decreased activity, diarrhea, difficulty with orgasm, diminished sexual desire, dizziness, dry skin, erection and ejaculation problems, excessive menstrual bleeding, fever, headache, inability to sleep, increased dreaming, increased duration of sleep, indigestion, involuntary movements, joint pain, lack of coordination, nasal inflammation, nausea, overactivity, rapid heartbeat, rash, reduced salivation, respiratory infection, sleepiness, sore throat, tremor, underactive reflexes, urination problems, vomiting, weight gain

Less common side effects may include:
Abnormal vision, back pain, dandruff, difficult or labored breathing, increased saliva, sinus inflammation, toothache.

juniperbelle
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Posted - 08/20/2008 : 16:42:03

Oops! I forgot one bad side effect: constipation. The drug has thrown my system out of whack, and this is difficult to deal with. Despite all the other stuff I take, I was nicely balanced. Now, not at all.

I requested to receive lithium, but the dr. insisted on Risperdal, which is extremely expensive. It cost $55 for one month. blah

warblaster
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