Risperidone

Common brands: Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Uzedy, Risperdal M-Tab, Perseris

Top reporter: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]
131,269
Total Reports
37,476
Serious Reports
10,098
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.69%)

Patient Demographics

Male
74,860
Female
41,927

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Risperidone.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 GYNAECOMASTIA 24,646
16.5%
2 OFF LABEL USE 12,459
8.3%
3 ABNORMAL WEIGHT GAIN 9,451
6.3%
4 WEIGHT INCREASED 9,174
6.1%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 7,564
5.0%
6 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 5,974
4.0%
7 EMOTIONAL DISORDER 5,949
4.0%
8 INJURY 4,625
3.1%
9 DRUG INTERACTION 4,490
3.0%
10 HYPERPROLACTINAEMIA 4,464
3.0%
11 SOMNOLENCE 4,363
2.9%
12 GALACTORRHOEA 3,768
2.5%
13 OBESITY 3,706
2.5%
14 EMOTIONAL DISTRESS 3,523
2.4%
15 EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDER 3,453
2.3%
16 ANXIETY 3,241
2.2%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 3,088
2.1%
18 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 3,052
2.0%
19 FATIGUE 3,018
2.0%
20 DIABETES MELLITUS 2,830
1.9%
21 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 2,785
1.9%
22 FALL 2,783
1.9%
23 AGGRESSION 2,758
1.8%
24 INSOMNIA 2,747
1.8%
25 PSYCHOTIC DISORDER 2,743
1.8%
26 TREATMENT NONCOMPLIANCE 2,729
1.8%
27 DEPRESSION 2,660
1.8%
28 SUICIDAL IDEATION 2,619
1.7%
29 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 2,600
1.7%
30 TREMOR 2,537
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.