khaled asked 8 years ago
Ive been on anti psychotic drug for a month and a half i take 1 mg, its name is Risperdal. After i stopped the medication. I saw lots of medical articles saying that the anti psychotic drug could cause brain damage and brain shrinkage. My question is. Will i get this things or not. Please im very afraid??
1 Answers
freedoctorhelpline Staff answered 8 years ago
Following are the common side effects of the medicine RISPERDAL.
- extrapyramidal effects (sudden, often jerky, involuntary motions of the head, neck, arms, body, or eyes),
- dizziness,
- tiredness,
- drowsiness,
- fatigue,
- fever,
- weight gain,
- feeling hot or cold,
- headache,
- dry mouth,
- increased appetite,
- restlessness,
- anxiety,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- stomach pain,
- constipation,
- cough,
- sore throat,
- runny or stuffy nose,
- or skin rash.
There is no side effect such as brain shrinkage or brain damage. Certain anti-psychotic drugs are know to cause such side effects, when used for very long duration of time. As you have used resperdal just for a period of one month, there is no such possibility in your case. Relax!
