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Here is information from RISPERDAL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION which may be helpful to address your question:

RISPERDAL may cause serious side effects, including¹:

• increased risk of death in elderly patients who have dementia-related psychosis who experienced confusion, have memory loss, and have lost touch with reality. RISPERDAL is not approved for treating dementia-related psychosis.

Other possible side effects of RISPERDAL include¹:

• cerebrovascular adverse events, including stroke, in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a serious medical condition that can be life-threatening. It has been linked to antipsychotic medications. Call your healthcare provider right away if you become severely ill and have any of these symptoms:
  • high fever
  • shaking
  • stiff muscles, pain, or weakness
  • confusion
  • irregular heartbeat or blood pressure or fast heartbeat
  • sweating
• tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements of a body part like face, tongue, etc.)
• metabolic changes like hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia (change in the fat levels in the blood), and weight gain
• hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin in the blood) which can cause side effects including missed menstrual periods, leakage of milk from the breasts, development of breasts in men, and erection difficulty
• a drop in blood pressure upon standing, dizziness, or fainting, especially when starting, increasing the dose, or resuming RISPERDAL
• potential increase in fall risk. Feeling sleepy or drowsy, a drop in blood pressure when standing that may cause dizziness, and/or trouble with balance can all lead to increasing the risk of falls, and in turn, injury, especially in older patients and those with certain health conditions or on certain medication
• low white blood cell counts
• problems thinking clearly and performing coordinated movements such as driving
• seizures
• difficulty swallowing, which can cause food or liquid to enter your lungs
• prolonged or painful erection lasting more than 4 hours. Call your healthcare provider or go to your nearest emergency room right away if you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours
• trouble regulating body temperature. There is a risk of overheating or becoming too cold with RISPERDAL

The most common side effects with RISPERDAL include¹:

• parkinsonism (shaking or movement issues)
• akathisia (a feeling of restlessness)
• dystonia (muscle spasms or abnormal movements)
• tremor (shaking)
• feeling sleepy or tired
• dizziness
• anxiety (feeling nervous)
• blurred vision
• nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)
• vomiting
• pain in the upper stomach area
• stomach discomfort
• dyspepsia (upset stomach)
• diarrhea (loose stools)
• increased saliva
• constipation (trouble going to the bathroom)
• dry mouth
• increased appetite
• weight gain
• fatigue (feeling very tired)
• rash (skin problems)
• stuffy nose
• infections in the upper part of the lungs
• nasopharyngitis (sore throat and stuffiness)
• pain in the throat and voice box

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION for RISPERDAL.¹