Respidol

Used for bi polar conditions ## Can respidol cause Dystonia? ## The correct name is Risperdal, which will help you in finding information. ## Does Risperdol cause withdrawals when you come off of the medication? ## I haven't witnessed any withdrawls. However an overdose could be brain damaging. An overdose will cause the person to become highly lethargic, pale skin, fatigue. It can slow the respitory system and potentially stop the heart beat. Of course this depends on how much is taken. This is an RX that needs to be taken in low doeses at first and gradually increased. Results aren't usually seen until the desired dose amount is reached, however some people may not require a full dose amount to see results. This med is used for Bipolar disorder and some autism. ## Respedol? BE...

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I would like to know how does respidol treat someone no matter what age. What are the side effects. Will they eventually come off of this drug. ## Do you mean Risperdal? If so Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia (including adolescent schizophrenia), the mixed and manic states associated with bipolar disorder, and irritability in children with autism. Common side effects include severe anxiety, akathisia, sedation, dysphoria, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, low blood pressure, muscle stiffness, muscle pain, tremors, increased salivation, and stuffy nose. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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2 weeks ago my daughter took an over dose of 40 Risperdol tablets She pulled through but is off balance, from time to time very bad memory most of the time she cannot remember what she is doing or want to say or do, blured visioen even with her contact lenses or glasses and very tired. Is this long term effects or will it improve over time. ## What has her doctor said about it? Risperdal is very potent, so taking that many tablets means she had to have taken a very large amount, thus it is possible that some of the damage may be permanent. Some may improve with time, but there is really no way for anyone on here to say, since this site is not familiar with her medical history and prognosis.

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My wife was taken off Respidol and is showing signs of depression and shakes. ## Are you referring to the drug Risperdal, the antipsychotic? If so, then these are normal withdrawal effects. Usually, a person is tapered off of this type of medication. ## my husband has recently been diagnosed with bi polar and he is also a diabetic...insulin dependent..the doctors put him on depakote and another pill to take at night...ive noticed since then that he is unusually paranoid of everything i do or anything that is around him...he seen a doctor today and informed them of this paranoia and they put him on respidol..i am very concerned of all these meds he is taking and im wondering if one med is gonna lead to another med..and so on and so on...

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My 13 year old son is prescribed respidol 3mg. Reading about the side effects, I learned some boys start developing female like breasts during to increased level of prolactin hormone in the body. Has anyone experienced that and if so what was the level of prolactin when the breast started to develop. Also, if you stop taking the med. did the breast development reverse and/or stopped? Thanks. ## Not every male that takes it experiences this side effect, according to the FDA and I can say that my ex-husband didn't, when he was on it for awhile. The worst side effects for most people are weight gain and sedation. My ex had to stop taking it, because he couldn't stay awake, no matter how hard he tried. I don't know what the levels are, when development starts, but yes, from what...

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50 yr old male taking residol and other meds. began getting a forward backward spasm like a whip lash movement dr. appt. on monday could it be a bad reaction to respidol? ## Just to double check ... I think you mean Risperdal ? If so, muscle stiffness and pain are listed as possible side effects of this medication. So based on what you are reporting, it certainly sounds like a possibility. It is definitely good that you are going to see a doc on Monday. To read more about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I just started taking repidal and my nipples are starting to get pretty sore. Is this normal? Please email me your responce, I doubt I'll be back on this to check. ## Hi Tiffany - what you are reporting is...

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my mother is in the hosp. mother on respidol iv drip at med flow she gets more confused and very angered and come in & out of confusion sence this started, would this med. be causing these mood swings i feel soooo sorry for her. diagnoised with atrial fib in sept 2010, thank you so much ## Risperdal contains the active ingredient Risperidone, it is an antipsychotic and yes, it can cause those types of side effects, due to its effect on brain chemicals. She may also experience: nausea, dizziness and somnolence. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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all side effects on respidol ## Did you mean Risperal, which contains the active ingredient Risperidone? This is an antipsychotic medication that can also be used to treat other mental health issues. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, somnolence and weight gain. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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i TAKE 30 MG OF RESPIDOL AND 30 OF TRAMADOL. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE 'I CAN TAKE FOR PAIN RELIEF? ## Well, this site is not medical pofessionals, so we cannot possibly advise you on what medications to use. What has your doctor suggested? That said, Risperdal IS NOT a pain reliever, is is a generic for Risperidone and is a very potent antipsychotic, used to treat Schizophrenia and BiPolar disorder. Side effects can include: weight gain, nausea, somnolence and dizziness. Tramadol, the generic for Ultram is an analgesic. It can cause side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness and headache. It may be that your doctor is cautious about prescribing anything else due to the possibility of interactions and possible addiction. What have they said in regards to the matter?

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My 22 year old son is bi-polar and has been prescribed respidol but does not have the money to purchase it. He has trouble keeping a job and has just started a part time job but hasn't been paid. He is fighting with his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to kill himself. He needs help affording this medicine ## Please check your local medical office. Some times they will stock pile meds from the drug reps for pt. Then you can also write or call the company and they will assist or even give him the meds needed. They will send them to the doctors office for pickup. Only as needed on a monthly supply. Also there are alot of pharmacys that have and can give information on if they have plans or who can assist obtaining this medication for your son. Health Dept. There are also state fund...

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11year old girl taking respidol has foul smelling feet even after soaking and scrbbing. ## I resently got involved with a 50 yr old man, with whom I did not know at the time drinks. It has been 2 mths now he is verbally abusive, I believe that he is on respidol but is not taking it. I also believe he might be useing some other kind of drugs. I would like to know if respidol make you lash out? Or should I except the fact that its the alcohol and possibly other drugs?

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medication for autism ## The corrected spelling of this medication is Risperdal. Please see the following link to read more about this drug: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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used for patients with behavioral issues almos like respidol I dont know what the name is sounds like Ibudoral or Ibudorin

my 13 yr old son developed large female shape breast from taking respidol when he was 11yrs old. and they won't go down. I hear that it is irreverseable with only surgery. there are 48 cases known for the respidol female breast in boys. and a law suit is pending in these cases'. I need to find out how to reach katie couric with cbsnews station and attorney steven steller if anyone out there knows about this side affect brought on by the drug respidol.