Risperdal

Risperdal is a medication that is used to treat psychosis by changing unbalanced chemicals within the brain. Risperdal is commonly used to treat manic episodes in bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia. Risperdal has also been used for children with ADHD, although it is often only when the ADHD is accompanied by another mental health condition.

Risperdol is available in a variety of forms, including Risperdal Consta, as well as normal pill form, dissolving pill form, liquid form, and injectable shots. There can be many side effects of Risperdal, including Risperdal weight gain, dizziness, restlessness, nausea, insomnia, and blurred vision. These are mild side effects and may go away after a period of time of taking Risperdal. If they continue or become bothersome, let your doctor know. There are also severe Risperdal side effects, including muscle spasms, fainting, uncontrollable movements of limbs or other body parts, and more. If you experience any of these severe side effects, you should contact your doctor and seek medical attention right away. You should do the same if you think you are having and allergic reaction to Risperdal, such as hives or other rashes or swelling of the facial area. Risperdal & side effects are not limited to these, however. If you experience any side effects from taking Risperdal, contact your doctor.

Risperdal and weight gain is not the only long term effect of this medication. Risperdol bed wetting, Risperdol and joint swelling, and heart problems and Risperdal have all been known to occur. Risperdal in children is likely to have these effects as well, and it is important that your child only take this medicine if necessary. Risperdal and children should be monitored closely to make sure no long term or severe effects are taking place. Risperdol abuses can become deadly and a Risperdol overdose can cause fainting, a rapid heartbeat, tremors and more. If you suspect a Risperdol overdose, don’t wait for these symptoms to appear—instead, seek medical attention right away. Doing this can possibly prevent the ill effects that follow a Risperdol overdose. It may be required that Risperdol be tapered off so that no withdrawals take place. This is quite common when stopping any medication that alters the chemicals of the brain, and it is the safest way to stop a medicine. Suddenly stopping the medication can result in worse symptoms than you originally set out to treat. Slowly weaning yourself under a doctor’s supervision is the best way to go.