What are serious side effects of risperidone?

Risperidone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nausea.
• vomiting.
• diarrhea.
• constipation.
• heartburn.
• dry mouth.
• increased saliva.
• increased appetite.

What does Risperdal do to the brain?

Risperidone works by blocking the receptors in the brain that dopamine acts on. This prevents the excessive activity of dopamine and helps to control schizophrenia.

Are Risperdal side effects permanent?

In addition to common side effects, Risperdal causes serious adverse effects which have been extremely dangerous to many different people. Risperidone side effects and Risperdal side effects can be permanent, humiliating, and increase the risk of death.

Is 1 mg of Risperdal a lot?

The optimum dose is 1 mg once daily for most patients. Some patients, however, may benefit from 0.5 mg once daily while others may require 1.5 mg once daily.

Does risperidone affect breathing?

Risperidone is an atypical neuroleptic which has been incriminated as a cause of respiratory symptoms.

How does Risperdal make you feel?

Other common side effects include anxiety, blurred vision, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, pain), excessive salivation, tiredness, weight gain, and rash.

How long does it take for risperidone to wear off?

The medication effects last for approximately 2 weeks. If you are new to taking Risperdal Consta® (risperidone long-acting injection), your health care provider may want you to take the tablet form or risperidone daily for up to 3 weeks.

Does risperidone affect sleep?

Risperidone may lengthen the amount of slow wave sleep in patients because it has a higher affinity for serotonin 5-HT2 receptors than does haloperidol. 5-HT2 receptors have been reported to be involved in controlling sleep quality.

How does risperidone make you feel?

Risperidone does not work straight away. It can take several days or even months for some symptoms to get better. Common side effects include feeling sleepy, problems with your movement and headaches. It can make you feel more hungry than usual, so you may put on weight.