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Risperidone has a number of side effects. Some outweigh its benefits
while some need to be taken care of. The common side effects seen
due to Risperidone are the tiredness, dizziness and a feeling of
nausea. In the long run problems like severe head aches and weight
gain of 3-4 kilograms have been noticed. Along with weight gain it
can also increase the blood cholesterol levels.
Some also suffer from hyperactivity and extra pyramidal effects.
Constipation, dry nose and fatigue are also some side effects seen
due to this drug. People having diabetes or hereditary problem like
high sugar levels or high blood pressure must check their levels
during the treatment of resperidone.Another rear but problematic
trouble is decreasing interest in sexual desires and insomnia.
Serious side effects of the drug includes fainting, over sweating,
increase or decrease in the heart beats, high fever, mood changes
,drooling and muscles being stiffed.
Some side effects that have just 1% chances of their occurrence are
the chest pain, numbness, confusion state of mind, slurred or
disturbed speech. But these should not be overlooked upon and the
doctor should be consulted immediately.
This drug can be used during pregnancy if the benefit is better than
its side effect. If taken in very high quantity it may lead to its
secretion in the breast milk. The rise in prolactic levels due to
this drug in females may cause unwanted increase in the breast milk.
In males if the drug is taken in larger amount or more than required
than it may lead to enlargement in the breast size and inability in
producing sperms.
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