Risperdal and Macule - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Macule is reported only by a few people who take Risperdal.

The study analyzes which people take Risperdal and have Macule. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 126,253 people who have side effects while taking Risperdal 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 127,727 Risperdal users. Check the latest studies of Risperdal.

What is Macule?

Macule (a discoloured spot on the skin) is found to be associated with 304 drugs and 699 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Macule.



On May, 03, 2026

126,253 people reported to have side effects when taking Risperdal.
Among them, 5 people (0.0%) have Macule.

Could Risperdal cause Macule?

Among these 5 people:

How long have people been on Risperdal when they have Macule? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Macule when taking Risperdal? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Macule when taking Risperdal? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 20 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 40 %
  • 50-59: 20 %
  • 60+: 20 %

What are other drugs people take besides Risperdal? *

  1. Valium: 2 people, 40.00%
  2. Lovenox: 2 people, 40.00%
  3. Flagyl: 2 people, 40.00%
  4. Zoloft: 1 person, 20.00%
  5. Vitamin D3: 1 person, 20.00%
  6. Sertraline: 1 person, 20.00%
  7. Ondansetron: 1 person, 20.00%
  8. Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 1 person, 20.00%
  9. Methotrexate: 1 person, 20.00%
  10. Keppra: 1 person, 20.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Macule? *

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 60.00%
  2. Abnormal Behavior: 2 people, 40.00%
  3. Rashes (redness): 2 people, 40.00%
  4. Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 2 people, 40.00%
  5. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 40.00%
  6. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 2 people, 40.00%
  7. Angular Cheilitis (inflammation of one, or more commonly both, of the corners of the mouth): 1 person, 20.00%
  8. Anal Sphincter Atony (anal muscles are weak and cannot ensure an efficient sealing, this is called a sphincter atony): 1 person, 20.00%
  9. Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 20.00%
  10. Drowsiness: 1 person, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 20.00%
  2. Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 20.00%
  3. Diarrhea: 1 person, 20.00%
  4. Cerebral Disorder (brain disease): 1 person, 20.00%
  5. Central Nervous System Neoplasm (tumour of central nervous system): 1 person, 20.00%
  6. Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 1 person, 20.00%
  7. Astrocytoma, Low Grade (low grade tumour of the brain that originate in a particular kind of glial-cells): 1 person, 20.00%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Risperdal) and Risperdal (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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