[jumpher]

can anyone please tell me if long term use of this pill can cause liver problems.such as effecting your colesterol level.it would be great fully appericated.pS: also taking clonazepam.have been on these meds for 3 1/2 years thankyou jumphera or Brian

Brian Munroe

[RoC1909]

Risperdal
Generic Name - Risperidone

Used for psychotic disorders and schizophrenia. Antipsychotic

According to "The Pill Book 10th Edition", there is no mention of any liver problems associated with long term use of this drug. It does mention that "seniors" who have reduced kidney function should be on a lower dose.

There are quite a few side effects with this drug including:

1) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
2) Uncontrolled movements of neck, eyes, uncontrolled swallowing and convulsions. The book mentions that symptoms appear as if a person may have Parkinsons Disease.
3) It can also cause a life threatening abnormal heart rhythm called "torsade de pointes". People who have heart disease should be extra careful with regards to this drug.
4) Raises the hormone prolactin. Increased prolactin has been associated with tumors of the pituitary gland, breast and pancreas.

Again, no liver problems mentioned though I would be careful with these other side effects.

Regards,

J

[justwhatever]

I've taken it before, noticed a few unpleasent side effects... The anti psychotics are known for weight gain also, but risperdal is supposed to be associated with it less than other drugs of it's type. I was prescribed it for bedtime, and didn't notice any positive changes, so I stopped. One doctor described it as a drug to "keep bad kids off the street." I think a lot of doctors jump on prescribing this one too liberally. Victims of pharmaceutical drug reps. Said it was good for racing thoughts and anxiety, but causes drowsiness and dry mouth. Good luck

[jumpher]

what I really want to no is:taking clonazepam with risperdal will cause liver problems.I see it on the net but cant find it again.it mentioned that any of the pam family with risperdal can cause liver disfunction.
thank you
Brian munroe

Brian Munroe

[RoC1909]

I have a prescription of Clonazepam (Klonopin) that I just got the other day. The pharmacy called me up and said that I had a prescription ready and I was like "I don't think so. I have all that I need". I asked her what the drug was and she said that she couldn't tell me the name but could tell me the first letter of it (due to patient confidentiality). I then said "oh, it must be CLONODINE". She then said "You are correct".

Anyway, I pick it up and get home and was going to dump these pills into the other container containing the first prescription of CLONIDINE when I said "HUH! These don't look like the same pills". Stupid me didn't CHECK the pills that I was signing for at the pharmacy and assumed that they were the same. Truthfully, the names do sound sort of alike when spoken quickly on the phone (Clonodine - Klonopin).

Moral of the story, make sure you check to see what you sign for AT the pharmacy and not assume that you "think you know" what you are getting and just rush in and out.

I am on Morphine - Avinza (neck pain and drug addiction) and taking a Benzo is/would not be the best thing to do. Frankly, Benzo's seem to not agree with me all that well and when I tried them frankly, I felt like "climbing the walls".

Sorry for the story but just a small "diversion"

As for the Klonopin, the "Pill Book 10th Edition" mentions that you should not take this drug IF you have:

1) Lung Disease
2) Sleep Apnea
3) LIVER DISEASE
4) Alcoholism
5) Kidney Disease
6) Depression

I would imagine THIS ALONE would make a person not want to take it. the "Pill Book" mentions it EXACTLY like this:

AVOID using Clonazepam IF you have Liver Disease. The book also recommends that when using this drug, you get periodic blood counts AND liver function tests. I would assume with this statement alone (again, I am NOT a doctor) that this drug tends to be a bit more harsh on the liver.

Now, the drug combination MAY produce other side effects when used together (ask your doctor since I am only stating what I have found on my searches as well as in books) but, this alone should answer your question since you seem to be fairly concerned about liver issues.

Regards,

J