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| Risperidone, Risperdal, Belivon, Rispen Description Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat delusional psychosis (including schizophrenia). It is also used to treat some forms of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression and Tourette syndrome. Risperidone is currently the most commonly prescribed antipsychotic medication in the United States. Action atypical antipsychotic Indications Side Effects abdominal pain, agitation, akathisia, anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, dystonia, ejaculation dysfunction, fatigue, headache, impotence, insomnia, libido decrease, libido increase, menstrual irregularity, nausea/vomiting, orthostatic hypotension, parkinsonism, photosensitivity, QT prolongation, rhinitis, salivation, syncope, torsade de pointes, ventricular tachycardia, weight gain, withdrawal, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Kava Kava may block dopamine worsening movement disorder side effects, may cause excess sedation. Phenylalanine Phenylalanine may worssen the side effect of tardive dyskinesia associated with antipsychotic medications. St JohnÕs Wort St JohnÕs Wort accelerates breakdown of olanzapine (Zyprexa) and clozapine (Clozaril). St JohnÕs Wort and Dong quai St JohnÕs Wort and Dong quai can cause sensitivity to sun, adding to the side effects of antipsychotic agents. Sedative herbs: Kava, Passionflower, Hops, Ashwagandha, Calendula, Catnip, LadyÕs Slipper, Lemon Balm, Sassafras, Skullcap, and Yerba mansa. Sedative herbs may cause excess sedation when used with antipsychotic agents. Yohimbe Phenothiazines may increase yohimbe toxicity. Positive interactions: Coenzyme Q10 Phenothiazines inhibit enzymes containing CoQ10. Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo may help reduce side effects and increase efficacy of antipsychotic medications. Milk Thistle Milk Thistle may protect the liver against toxicity caused by phenothiazide drugs. Vitamin E Vitamin E may help treat and prevent tardive dyskenisia (a side effect of phenothiazide drugs).
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