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Does RISPERIDONE Cause Ataxia? 152 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 152 reports of Ataxia have been filed in association with RISPERIDONE (Risperidone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RISPERIDONE.

152
Reports of Ataxia with RISPERIDONE
0.2%
of all RISPERIDONE reports
4
Deaths
80
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ataxia From RISPERIDONE?

Of the 152 reports, 4 (2.6%) resulted in death, 80 (52.6%) required hospitalization, and 4 (2.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ataxia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RISPERIDONE. However, 152 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RISPERIDONE Cause?

Gynaecomastia (24,453) Off label use (10,376) Abnormal weight gain (9,418) Weight increased (6,885) Emotional disorder (5,809) Product use in unapproved indication (5,551) Drug ineffective (5,232) Injury (4,447) Hyperprolactinaemia (4,124) Galactorrhoea (3,513)

What Other Drugs Cause Ataxia?

LAMOTRIGINE (535) PHENYTOIN (406) FINGOLIMOD (393) LEVETIRACETAM (309) GABAPENTIN (297) CARBAMAZEPINE (272) METRONIDAZOLE (260) LITHIUM (250) LORAZEPAM (235) CLONAZEPAM (233)

Which RISPERIDONE Alternatives Have Lower Ataxia Risk?

RISPERIDONE vs RITALIN RISPERIDONE vs RITLECITINIB RISPERIDONE vs RITODRINE RISPERIDONE vs RITONAVIR RISPERIDONE vs RITUXAN

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RISPERIDONE Full Profile All Ataxia Reports All Drugs Causing Ataxia RISPERIDONE Demographics