Risperdal Oral

Generic Name: RISPERIDONE - ORAL
Pronounced: (riss-PAIR-ih-doan)

Risperdal Oral Warning

There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (e.g., stroke, heart failure) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor.

Risperdal Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, constipation, runny nose, increased appetite, weight gain, nervousness, acne, dry skin, difficulty concentrating, decreased sexual ability/desire or difficulty sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

severe dizziness
fainting
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat
mental/mood changes
fever
muscle stiffness/spasms/twitching
sweating
uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tongue and facial muscles)
drooling
difficulty swallowing
seizures
frequent falls

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

chest pain
weakness on one side of the body
numbness in the face/arms/legs
sudden vision changes
slurred speech
confusion
breast lumps
change in amount of urine

This medication may in rare instances increase your blood level of a certain hormone (prolactin). In females, an increase in prolactin levels may result in unwanted breast milk, the end of menstruation or difficulty becoming pregnant. In males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.