Risperidone and Suicidal behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suicidal behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Risperidone (risperidone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zolpidem, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suicidal behavior when taking Risperidone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 70,786 people who have side effects when taking Risperidone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Risperidone?

Risperidone has active ingredients of risperidone. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 72,175 Risperidone users. Check the latest studies of Risperidone.

What is Suicidal behavior?

Suicidal behavior is found to be associated with 290 drugs and 448 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suicidal behavior.

On Jul, 12, 2026

70,786 people reported to have side effects when taking Risperidone.
Among them, 74 people (0.1%) have Suicidal behavior.

Could Risperidone cause Suicidal behavior?

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Risperidone when they have Suicidal behavior? *

What is the gender of people who have Suicidal behavior when taking Risperidone? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Suicidal behavior when taking Risperidone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Risperidone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Suicidal behavior? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 15 people, 20.27%
Drug Ineffective: 11 people, 14.86%
Suicidal Ideation: 11 people, 14.86%
Aggression: 10 people, 13.51%
Consciousness - Decreased: 10 people, 13.51%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 12.16%
Drug Dependence: 9 people, 12.16%
Suicide Attempt: 7 people, 9.46%
Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 8.11%
Dizziness: 6 people, 8.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 14.86%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 6.76%
Pain: 5 people, 6.76%
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): 4 people, 5.41%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 4 people, 5.41%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 4.05%
Borderline Personality Disorder: 3 people, 4.05%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.05%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 4.05%
Hallucinations, Mixed (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind -mixed): 3 people, 4.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Risperidone) and Risperidone (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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