What is the most important information I should know about Risperdal M-Tab?
Risperdal M-Tab may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Risperdal is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Risperdal may cause tardive dyskinesia, a potentially irreversible condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms and twitches in the face and body. Elderly women appear to be at a higher risk for this condition. Tell your doctor immediately if you begin to have any involuntary movements. You may need to discontinue Risperdal M-Tab therapy. Risperdal M-Tab may mask signs and symptoms of drug overdose and of conditions such as intestinal obstruction, brain tumor, and Reye’s syndrome (a dangerous neurological condition that may follow viral infections, usually occurring in children). Risperdal M-Tab may also cause difficulty when swallowing, which in turn can cause a type of pneumonia. Risperdal M-Tab may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal condition marked by muscle st
