“Hormonal imbalance?”
Can a depo risperidone injection cause cystic acne, severe weight gain, and arrhythmias?
Female | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 3 months
Medications: Risperidone
Conditions: Depression
2 Answers
Endocrinology-Diabetes|Endocrinology,Diabetes&MetabolismEndocrinology-Diabetes
Dear Patient,
Respiridone can cause increased appetite and weight gain, but not acne or arrhythmia. Please discuss these symptoms with your physician.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Respiridone can cause increased appetite and weight gain, but not acne or arrhythmia. Please discuss these symptoms with your physician.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Not familiar with it causing acne or other masculinization, but can disturb glucose levels and contribute to weight gain and pulse irregularity.
