Risperdal and Questran drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Risperdal (risperidone) and Questran (cholestyramine). Common drug interactions include blood pressure increased among females and dehydration among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Risperdal and Questran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 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 Questran?
Questran has active ingredients of cholestyramine. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 4,490 Questran users. Check the latest studies of Questran.
27 people who take Risperdal and Questran together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Risperdal and Questran, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood pressure increased
- Depression
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Rash
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
- Vomiting
- Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy)
- Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
male:
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Gait disturbance
- Neoplasm malignant (cancer tumour)
- Overdose
- Oxygen saturation decreased
- Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
- Sedation
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Appendicitis perforated (perforated appendicitis is a condition in which an inflamed appendix bursts)
- Autoimmune disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue)
What are the common drug interactions of Risperdal and Questran, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy)
- Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Weight increased
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- International normalised ratio increased
- Intestinal polyp (small growths in the bowel with the potential for further growth)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;)
- Pathological gambling
- Rash
- Suicidal ideation
60+:
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Overdose
- Oxygen saturation decreased
- Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
- Sedation
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Gait disturbance
- Blood pressure decreased
- Constipation
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Pain: 7 people, 25.93%
- Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 22.22%
- Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 18.52%
- High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 18.52%
- Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 14.81%
- Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 4 people, 14.81%
- Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 4 people, 14.81%
- Device Related Infection: 4 people, 14.81%
- Dermatitis Infected (inflammation of the skin due to infection): 4 people, 14.81%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 11.11%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Janardhana P, Nagaraj AK, Basavanna PL, "Risperidone-induced skin rash", Indian journal of psychiatry, 2016 Jan .
- Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
- Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .
- Ray RK, Bashir MA, Rao S, "Co-Administration of Risperidone and Sodium Valproate Causing Bilateral Chronic Exertional Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome", Open Journal of Orthopedics, 2014 Apr .
- Hosseini, S. H., & Ahmadi, A., "Peripheral edema occurring during treatment with risperidone combined with citalopram", Case reports in medicine, 2012 Jan .
- Janardhana P, Nagaraj AK, Basavanna PL, "Risperidone-induced skin rash", Indian journal of psychiatry, 2016 Jan .
- Dsouza MC, "Could risperidone have caused the cataract?: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2015 Jan .
- Dsouza MC, "COULD RISPERIDONE HAVE CAUSED THE CATARACT", JRPBS, 2015 Jan .
- Ray RK, Bashir MA, Rao S, "Co-Administration of Risperidone and Sodium Valproate Causing Bilateral Chronic Exertional Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome", Open Journal of Orthopedics, 2014 Apr .
- Hosseini, S. H., & Ahmadi, A., "Peripheral edema occurring during treatment with risperidone combined with citalopram", Case reports in medicine, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on risperidone and cholestyramine (the active ingredients of Risperdal and Questran, respectively), and Risperdal and Questran (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.
How to use the study?
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