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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Risperdal (risperidone) and Mucinex (guaifenesin). Common drug interactions include binge eating among females and headache among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Risperdal and Mucinex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Risperdal?

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.

What is Mucinex?

Mucinex has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 29,749 Mucinex users. Check the latest studies of Mucinex.

On Jul, 27, 2026

52 people who take Risperdal and Mucinex together, and have interactions are studied.

Risperdal and Mucinex drug interactions.

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

female:

Binge eating (pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable eating)
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood)
Psychotic disorder
Weight decreased
Drug ineffective
Therapeutic response unexpected
Anxiety
Pain in extremity
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)

male:

Headache (pain in head)
Chest pain
Pyrexia (fever)
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
Abdominal pain upper
Abscess (pus)
Allodynia (a condition in which pain is caused by a stimulus that does not normally elicit pain)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Ankle fracture
Anxiety

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Aggression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;)

20-29:

Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
Gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy)
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Weight increased
Abdominal discomfort
Anxiety
Depression

30-39:

Brain injury
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

40-49:

Infection
Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abdominal pain
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Asthma
Autoimmune hepatitis
Blood cholesterol increased
Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi)

50-59:

Anxiety
Aortic arteriosclerosis (hardening of the aortic arteries)
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio increased
Bronchopleural fistula
Bunion (a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe)
Cancer pain
Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
Cerebrovascular disorder (disease of brain)
Cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck)

60+:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Anxiety
Femur fracture
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach)
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
Joint dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position)
Kyphosis (a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (upper back))
Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation)
Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 19 people, 36.54%
Depression: 5 people, 9.62%
Pain: 4 people, 7.69%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 7.69%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.77%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 5.77%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 3 people, 5.77%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 5.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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