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Does RISPERIDONE Cause Hypertonia? 126 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 126 reports of Hypertonia have been filed in association with RISPERIDONE (Risperidone). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RISPERIDONE.

126
Reports of Hypertonia with RISPERIDONE
0.2%
of all RISPERIDONE reports
2
Deaths
87
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypertonia From RISPERIDONE?

Of the 126 reports, 2 (1.6%) resulted in death, 87 (69.0%) required hospitalization, and 23 (18.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypertonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypertonia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for RISPERIDONE.

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 Hypertonia?

BACLOFEN (479) QUETIAPINE (132) OLANZAPINE (118) ARIPIPRAZOLE (108) SERTRALINE (108) ACETAMINOPHEN (99) HALOPERIDOL (99) CLONAZEPAM (84) VALPROATE (84) ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (78)

Which RISPERIDONE Alternatives Have Lower Hypertonia Risk?

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

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