Risperdal 2mg x20

Does risperidone interact with foods or drinks?

There are no known interactions between risperidone and foods or drinks.

You should avoid drinking alcohol while using risperidone. The risk of dizziness and sleepiness may be increased if you drink alcohol while using risperidone.

Does risperidone interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?

Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using risperidone.

• Methylphenidate, which is a stimulant medicine commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Clozapine, which is a medicine commonly used for mood conditions
• Any medicine for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or phenobarbital
• Paroxetine or fluoxetine, which is a medicine commonly used for anxiety and depression
• A dopamine agonist, such as apomorphine (Apokyn), pramipexole (Mirapex ER), ropinirole, rotigotine (Neupro), which is a medicine that may be used for Parkinson’s disease or restless legs syndrome (RLS)
• Levodopa, which is a medicine used for Parkinson’s disease
• A medicine for high blood pressure
• Any other medicine that causes dizziness and sleepiness, such as prescription pain medicines, sleep medicines, and medicines for anxiety
• Rifampin (Rifadin), which is a medicine commonly used to treat an infection called tuberculosis

Many other medicines may alter the blood levels of risperidone. Tell your health care provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken

What are the most common side effects of risperidone?

The most common side effects of risperidone are listed below. These side effects may vary based on the condition being treated and the dosage form you are using. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

• Movement problems, including tremor
• Restlessness (akathisia)
• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Anxiety
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach discomfort, indigestion, or upper abdominal pain
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Excess saliva in your mouth or dry mouth
• Infection or pain in the nose or throat, sore throat, or common cold symptoms
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Rash
• Headache (injection)
• Pain in the arms, hands, legs, or feet (injection)

There may be other side effects of risperidone that are not listed here. Contact your health care provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at www.health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345