The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping (32%)
- Anxiety (16%)
- Movement problems (tremor, stiff muscles, slow movement; (14%)
- Restlessness or trouble staying still (10%)
- Sleepiness (10%)
- Nausea (9%)
- Constipation (8%)
- Indigestion (8%)
- Dizziness (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach discomfort
- Tiredness
- Muscle spasms that you can't control
- Back pain
- Stuffy nose
- Dry mouth
- Common cold symptoms
Note: Side effects listed were from adults with schizophrenia taking oral risperidone (Risperdal). Side effects from Uzedy (risperidone) might differ.
Uzedy serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: fever, sweating, stiff muscles, confusion, not being aware of your surroundings, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Dangerously high blood sugar: frequently thirsty, needing to urinate often, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing, fruity breath, dry mouth
- Infection: fever, headache, chills, body aches, cough, weakness
- Seizures
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful erection lasting longer than 4 hours
When do Uzedy possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Injection site reaction
Movement problems (tremor, stiff muscles)
Restlessness
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
The following Uzedy side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
- High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and confusion, which may be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- High prolactin level—unexpected breast tissue growth, discharge from the nipple, change in sex drive or performance, irregular menstrual cycle
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Pain or trouble swallowing
- Prolonged or painful erection
- Seizures
- Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
- Uncontrolled and repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness or spasms, tremors or shaking, loss of balance or coordination, restlessness, shuffling walk, which may be signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Weight gain
