Introduction The drug Risperdal® contains the active ingredient risperidone and is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and delusional disorders due to its antipsychotic and sedative effect. It is also used to treat hallucinations, psychoses, obsessive-compulsive disorders and aggressive behavior. Risperdal® belongs to the subgroup of atypical neuroleptics, which have fewer adverse effects than conservative … Side effects of Risperdal®
Weight gain By blocking the histamine receptor in particular, Risperdal® leads to weight gain, which is exacerbated by a previous hyperglycaemia (too much sugar in the blood). A cause of weight gain that should not be underestimated is the need to consume sugary drinks, which worsens the existing dry mouth and tooth status. The metabolic … Weight gain | Side effects of Risperdal®
Contraindications The contraindications result from the side effects. Patients who already suffer from the above-mentioned symptoms even without taking Risperdal® should not be treated with Risperdal®. The use of Risperdal® should be carefully considered in patients with heart problems. Risperdal® is contraindicated in some heart diseases (e.g. cardiac dysrhythmia) because it inhibits the excitation of … Contraindications | Side effects of Risperdal®
