Risperdal and Ganciclovir drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Risperdal (risperidone) and Ganciclovir (ganciclovir). Common drug interactions include white blood cell count decreased among females and acute respiratory distress syndrome among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Risperdal and Ganciclovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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Risperdal has active ingredients of risperidone. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 127,729 Risperdal users. Check the latest studies of Risperdal.

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Ganciclovir has active ingredients of ganciclovir. eHealthMe is studying from 6,370 Ganciclovir users. Check the latest studies of Ganciclovir.



On Aug, 01, 2026

13 people who take Risperdal and Ganciclovir together, and have interactions are studied.

Risperdal and Ganciclovir drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Risperdal and Ganciclovir, by gender? *:

female:

  1. White blood cell count decreased
  2. Calciphylaxis (is a syndrome with vascular calcium accumulation)
  3. Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage)
  4. Cytomegalovirus infection
  5. Urinary tract infection
  6. Infected skin ulcer
  7. Depression
  8. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  9. Altered state of consciousness (altered state of mind)
  10. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)

male:

  1. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  2. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  3. Retinal detachment (a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue)
  4. Rhinitis allergic (inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergy)
  5. Vitreous floaters (spots before the eyes)
  6. Disease progression
  7. Drug ineffective
  8. Haemoptysis (blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs)
  9. Headache (pain in head)
  10. Hepatic neoplasm malignant recurrent (liver cancer-recurrent)

What are the common drug interactions of Risperdal and Ganciclovir, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Altered state of consciousness (altered state of mind)
  2. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  3. Cyst (a closed sac)
  4. Cytomegalovirus viraemia (cytomegalo virus in blood stream)
  5. Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
  6. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  7. Pneumonia staphylococcal (pneumonia staphylococcal infections are usually caused by the organism staphylococcus aureus)
  8. Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung)
  9. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  10. White blood cell count decreased

30-39:

  1. Blood creatinine increased
  2. Cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus)
  3. Depression
  4. Hepatitis a
  5. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  6. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  7. Pyelonephritis (inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria)
  8. Retinal detachment (a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue)
  9. Rhinitis allergic (inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergy)
  10. Vitreous floaters (spots before the eyes)

40-49:

  1. Calciphylaxis (is a syndrome with vascular calcium accumulation)
  2. Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage)
  3. Cytomegalovirus infection
  4. Urinary tract infection
  5. White blood cell count decreased
  6. Infected skin ulcer
  7. Depression
  8. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  9. Drug ineffective
  10. Headache (pain in head)

50-59:

  1. Hepatic neoplasm malignant recurrent (liver cancer-recurrent)
  2. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  3. Neurological symptom (symptoms of nervous system disease)
  4. Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (protein and fluid accumulation in the alveoli without pulmonary capillary pressure)
  5. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
  6. Suicide attempt

60+:

  1. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  2. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  3. Cytomegalovirus colitis (an inflammation of the colon from virus)
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  5. Delirium (wild excitement)
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Diarrhoea haemorrhagic (bloody diarrhoea)
  8. Disease progression
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  10. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 30.77%
  2. Constipation: 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Castleman's Disease (a disease of lymph nodes and related tissues): 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Depression: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 23.08%
  8. Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 3 people, 23.08%
  9. Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells): 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Pneumonia: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on risperidone and ganciclovir (the active ingredients of Risperdal and Ganciclovir, respectively), and Risperdal and Ganciclovir (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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