Orthostatic hypotension could lead to falls with the potential for fractures and other injuries. [pdr.net]

Dosage and Administration and see Orthostatic Hypotension under Cautions.) [drugs.com]

CV: tachycardia, chest pain, orthostatic hypotension, prolonged QT interval. EENT: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, abnormal vision. GI: constipation, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, anorexia. Metabolic: weight gain. [glowm.com]

Risperidone may cause a condition called orthostatic hypotension during the early phase of treatment (the first week or two). [medicinenet.com]

These include dyskinesias such as repetitive, involuntary, and purposeless body or facial movements, Parkinsonism (cogwheel muscle rigidity, pill-rolling tremor and reduced or slowed movements), akathisia (motor restlessness, especially in the legs, and [library.neura.edu.au]

These disorders include akathisia (motor restlessness), dystonia (abnormal muscle tone), and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary and repetitive movements). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At each visit, the primary clinician inquired about health problems, intercurrent illness, and concomitant medications and administered a 32-item questionnaire concerning energy level, muscle stiffness, motor restlessness, bowel and bladder habits, sleep [nejm.org]

There was a history of similar behavior involving head banging before the trial. Extension Phase Figure 2. Figure 2. Scores for Severity of Symptoms during the Extension Phase of the Trial. [content.nejm.org]

Risperidone is a widely accessible antipsychotic that can be used to manage psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. OBJECTIVES: To examine whether oral risperidone alone is an effective treatment for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Risperidone is a widely accessible antipsychotic that can be used to manage psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. Objectives: To examine whether oral risperidone alone is an effective treatment for psychosis-induced aggression or agitation. [cochrane.org]

After the dosage was titrated to 6 mg/d, she experienced generalized seizure attacks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stop taking and see physician NOW: Seizures. Related Reading What is Risperidone? Tardive dyskinesia Heterocyclic antidepressants Click below to find more related articles on Risperidone. [psyweb.com]

Vol. 244, Pg. 685, 1988. rat LD50 intravenous 34300ug/kg (34.3mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. [chem.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with comorbid tic disorders had the poorest rate of response and highest rate of akathisia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most common adverse reactions that were associated with discontinuation from clinical trials (causing discontinuation in 1% of adults and/or 2% of pediatrics) were nausea, somnolence, sedation, vomiting, dizziness, and akathisia” (see package insert [aap.org]

10% Somnolence (40-45%) Insomnia (26-30%) Agitation (20-25%) Anxiety (10-15%) Headache (10-15%) Rhinitis (10-15%) Fatigue (18-31%) Parkinsonism (28-62%) Akathisia (5-11%) Increased appetite (4-44%) Vomiting (10-20%) Drooling ( Urinary incontinence (5- [reference.medscape.com]

The general head space of risperidone is often described as one of sleepiness, emptiness, apathy, stupor and catatonia. The specific cognitive effects can be broken down into several components which progressively intensify proportional to dosage. [psychonautwiki.org]

[…] increased CNS depression Sun exposure: increased risk of photosensitivity Patient monitoring Closely monitor neurologic status, especially for mood changes or suicidal ideation, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (high fever, sweating, unstable blood pressure, stupor [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

After the dosage was titrated to 6 mg/d, she experienced generalized seizure attacks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Numerous structurally unrelated drugs, including antipsychotics, can prolong QT interval and trigger the acquired long QT syndrome (aLQTS). All of them are thought to act at the level of KCNH2, a subunit of the potassium channel. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, prolonged QT interval, widened QRS complex, and seizures also have been reported. There’s no specific antidote to risperidone overdose; institute appropriate supportive measures. [glowm.com]

People taking other medicines that can increase the risk of a 'prolonged QT interval' (see end of factsheet for examples). [netdoctor.co.uk]

QT interval Tardive dyskinesia Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) Sleep apnea syndrome Urinary retention Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Anemia, granulocytopenia Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrioventricular [reference.medscape.com]