Risperidone

Risperidone (Risperdal) is one of the atypical antipsychotics.

Side Effects Risperidone can potentially cause tardive dyskinesia[?]. Common side effects include: nausea, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, low blood pressure, muscle-stiffness/pain, sedation, tremors, and weight-gain.

How it could make you feel and why?

Risperidone is a very strong dopamine blocker (antagonist) that is to say it inhibits functioning of dopamine receptors. It reaches peak plasma levels quickly regardless of whether it is administered as a liquid or pills. The strong dopamine-blocking reaction is known to make some people feel nauseous if they do things that normally triggers the dopamine reward, such as eat a good meal or have sex. Risperidone is metabolised fairly quickly so this potential for nauseation subsides usually in two to three hours.

External Links

• http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/RIS1382.HTM
• http://www.risperdal.com/