Tell your doctor if you suffer from the following symptoms: had a heart attack; low blood pressure; an irregular heart-beat; or any other type of heart disease; epilepsy or another seizure disorder (or a history of this); diabetes; ever been diagnosed with breast cancer; liver disease; or kidney disease.

You may not be able to take risperidone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment, if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with risperidone are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Risperidone is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions regarding the use of risperidone.

Moreover, despite that risperidone has been used to treat severe behavioral problems in children and teenagers, as well as in the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorders, it is important to note that the FDA has warned that the safety of risperidone in children has actually never been established. If the patient is under 18 years of age, please consult with your doctor or local pharmacist about the possible side effects or alternatives that exist.  

Hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar) has been reported in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics including risperidone. Talk to your doctor if you experience any signs of hyperglycemia including excessive thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger or weakness.

The risperidone (Risperdal®) orally-disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine. The 0.5 mg tablets contain 0.14 mg phenylalanine, the 1 mg tablets contain 0.28 mg phenylalanine, and the 2 mg tablets contain 0.5 mg phenylalanine. Individuals with phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive.  

Risperidone is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether risperidone will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take risperidone without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Additionally, it is not known whether risperidone passes into breast milk. Do not take risperidone without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are over the age of 65, you may be more likely to experience side effects from risperidone. An increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA, "mini-stroke") has been associated with the use of risperidone in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication or special monitoring during treatment.

 

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