Risperdal vs. Xanax

• Are Risperdal and Xanax the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Risperdal?(Side effects)
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Xanax?(Side effects)
• What is Risperdal?(Uses)
• What is Xanax?(Uses)
• What Drugs Interact with Risperdal?(Interactions)
• What Drugs Interact with Xanax?(Interactions)
• How Should Risperdal Be Taken?(Dosage)
• How Should Xanax Be Taken?(Dosage)

Risperdal(risperidone) andXanax(alprazolam) are used to treatanxiety.

Risperdal is used off-labelinthe treatment of anxiety. Risperdal is typically prescribed to treatschizophrenia, bipolarmania, andautism.

Xanax is primarily prescribed to treatpanicattacks and anxiety disorders.

Risperdal and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Risperdal is anatypicalantipsychoticand Xanax is a benzodiazepine.

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• extrapyramidal effects (sudden, often jerky,involuntarymotions of the head,neck,arms, body, or eyes),
• dizziness,
• tiredness,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• fever,
• weight gain,
• feeling hot or cold,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• increased appetite,
• restlessness,
• anxiety,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomachpain,
• constipation,
• cough,
• sore throat,
• runny orstuffy nose,
• orskinrash.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Risperdal including difficulty swallowing,musclespasms, shaking (tremor), mental/mood changes, or signs ofinfection(such as fever, persistentsorethroat).

Common side effects of Xanax include:

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Memoryproblems
• Poorbalanceor coordination
• Slurred speech
• Trouble concentrating
• Irritability
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Increasedsweating
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Blurred vision
• Appetite or weight changes
• Swelling in your hands orfeet
• Muscle weakness
• Drymouth
• Stuffynose
• Loss of interest in sex

Risperdal (risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed to treat:

• schizophrenia,
• bipolar mania,
• and autism.

Xanax (alprazolam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety in adults. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment ofpanic disorderin adults with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

Risperdal may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold orallergymedicine,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures,depression, or anxiety),carbamazepine,fluoxetine,paroxetine,phenytoin,phenobarbital, orrifampin.

Risperdal may also interact withcimetidine,ranitidine,clozapine,valproic acid, or medicines used to treatParkinson's Disease.

阿普唑仑可能与感冒或过敏药物,narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for depression or anxiety, antibiotics,antifungalmedicines,antidepressants, andbarbiturates. Xanax may also interact with birthcontrolpills, cimetidine,cyclosporine,dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib,isoniazid, St. John's wort,heartorblood pressuremedications,HIV/AIDSmedicines, andseizuremedications.

Do not take Xanax if you are allergic to alprazolam, otherbenzodiazepines, or any of the ingredients in Xanax. See the end of thisMedicationGuide for a complete list of ingredients in Xanax. you are taking antifungal medicines includingketoconazoleand itraconazole.

Do not stop using Xanax without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures or unpleasantwithdrawal symptomsif you stop using Xanax suddenly.

Risperdal dose ranges from 0.5mgto 8mg/day.

Take Xanax exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Xanax to take and when to take it. If you take too much Xanax, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearesthospitalemergency room right away.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines withopioidmedicines,alcohol, or othercentral nervous systemdepressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness,breathingproblems (respiratory depression),comaanddeath.

Xanax can make you sleepy or dizzy, and can slow your thinking andmotorskills.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Xanax affects you.

Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Xanax without first talking to your healthcare provider. When taken with alcohol or drugs that cause sleepiness or dizziness, Xanax may make your sleepiness or dizziness much worse.

Do not take more Xanax than prescribed.