What side effects can this medication cause?
Possible side effects from using risperidone may include:
nausea
anxiety
dizziness
insomnia
low blood pressure
muscle stiffness
muscle pain
sedation
tremors
increased salivation
weight gain
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
drowsiness
dizziness
upset stomach
diarrhea
constipation
heartburn
weight gain
stomach pain
increased dreaming
anxiety
agitation
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
decreased sexual interest or ability
heavy bleeding during menstrual periods
runny nose
cough
sore throat
muscle pain
dry or discolored skin
dry mouth
difficulty urinating
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
fever
muscle stiffness
confusion
fast or irregular pulse
sweating
unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
slow or difficult speech
faintness
weakness or numbness in an arm or leg
seizures
difficulty swallowing
slow movements or shuffling walk
shortness of breath
rash
painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose