Constipation in Risperidone - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Constipation, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Risperidone (risperidone). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Risperidone?

Risperidone has active ingredients of risperidone. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 72,174 Risperidone users. Check the latest studies of Risperidone.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,602 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On May, 30, 2026

22 people who have Constipation while taking Risperidone were studied.

Severity of Constipation *:

least: 0.0 %
moderate: 50.0 %
severe: 33.33 %
most severe: 16.67 %

When people recovered from Constipation *:

while on drug: 14.29 %
after off the drug: 14.29 %
not yet: 71.43 %

Effectiveness of Risperidone *:

not at all: 6.25 %
somewhat: 18.75 %
moderate: 25.0 %
high: 25.0 %
very high: 25.0 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 7.14 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 7.14 %
Asian: 7.14 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 0.0 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 78.57 %

Time on Risperidone *:

Gender of people when taking Risperidone *:

female: 77.27 %
male: 22.73 %

Age of people when taking Risperidone *:

Conditions people have *:

Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 31.82%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 18.18%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 18.18%
Asthma: 3 people, 13.64%
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, 13.64%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 9.09%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 9.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 9.09%
Birth Control: 2 people, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 9.09%

Other drugs people take besides Risperidone *:

Trazodone Hydrochloride: 4 people, 18.18%
Cogentin: 3 people, 13.64%
Prozac: 3 people, 13.64%
Zofran: 2 people, 9.09%
Topamax: 2 people, 9.09%
Effexor Xr: 2 people, 9.09%
Nasonex: 2 people, 9.09%
Alprazolam: 2 people, 9.09%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 9.09%
Escitalopram: 2 people, 9.09%

Other side effects people have besides Constipation *:

Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 18.18%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 13.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 13.64%
Breathing Difficulty: 2 people, 9.09%
Confusion: 2 people, 9.09%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 9.09%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 2 people, 9.09%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 9.09%
Rectal Bleeding (bleeding from rectum): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on risperidone (the active ingredients of Risperidone). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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