Risperidone is a commonly used drug for the treatment of schizophrenia, and there are many adverse reactions, including extrapyramidal reactions, elevated prolactin, weight gain, and excessive sedation.
1. Extrapyramidal reactions: manifestations of acute dystonia such as difficulty in opening the mouth and angulation, uncontrollable agitation and restlessness, inability to sit still, inability to move, tremor, and other Parkinson’s-like symptoms.
2. Metabolic and endocrine adverse reactions: weight gain, blood glucose abnormalities, dyslipidemia, prolactin elevation, etc.
3. Autonomic adverse reactions: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, etc.
4. Mental adverse reactions: excessive sedation, retardation, insomnia, anxiety, etc.
5. Cardiac-related adverse reactions: QT interval prolongation, arrhythmia, etc.
Risperidone has more adverse reactions, patients should use the drug under the guidance of the doctor, avoid self-medication. When relevant adverse reactions occur, patients should go to the hospital in time.