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GlossaryRisperidone (Risperdal)

antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Risperidone, also known by the brand name Risperdal, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. It works by altering the effects of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin, to help stabilize mood and behavior.

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research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

4 citations, December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia”

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

research Diffuse Hair Loss Associated With Hyperprolactinaemia: Report of Three Cases

2 citations, February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.

research Hirsutism in a Female Adolescent Induced by Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone

2 citations, May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders”

A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.

research Psychological Interventions in the Management of Common Skin Conditions

41 citations, March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management”

Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.

research Psychodermatology: The Intersection of Dermatology and Psychiatry

25 citations, January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”

Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.

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