Risperal

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all side effects on respidol ## Did you mean Risperal, which contains the active ingredient Risperidone? This is an antipsychotic medication that can also be used to treat other mental health issues. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, somnolence and weight gain. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I am wondering if Xanax (a benzo-) is like Risperdal (a benzi-) and if the two are related in any way? ## HELL NO! be careful with this drug by now you have prob. had the side effect but the should go away when you stop takeing it ## ANY drug I'm prescribed that's a narcotic I take very sparingly, not very often, almost to the point of being paranoid. Usually, the only time I take Xanax is when I absolutely CANNOT sleep. Be careful! ## i have taken xanax for years n the dr put me on respridol are they the same ## NO!! One is anti-anxiety the other is anti-psychotic. Due to the side effect profile Risperal should not be used unless you have clinical diagnosis of psychotic disorder. ## Risperdal is occasionally used off-label to help those with mental disorders who have trouble sl...

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