risperidone has been researched along with Restless Legs Syndrome in 2 studies
Risperidone: A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.
risperidone : A member of the class of pyridopyrimidines that is 2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one carrying an additional 2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl group at position 2.
Restless Legs Syndrome: A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremities that occur prior to sleep or may awaken the patient from sleep.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Risperidone was switched to haloperidol." | 5.31 | Restless legs syndrome probably induced by risperidone treatment. ( Bronisch, T; Brunner, J; Wetter, TC, 2002) |
| "Risperidone was switched to haloperidol." | 1.31 | Restless legs syndrome probably induced by risperidone treatment. ( Bronisch, T; Brunner, J; Wetter, TC, 2002) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Colombo, G | 1 |
| Caimi, M | 1 |
| Donà, GP | 1 |
| Wetter, TC | 1 |
| Brunner, J | 1 |
| Bronisch, T | 1 |
2 other studies available for risperidone and Restless Legs Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Shared Ekbom's syndrome. A case study.
Topics: Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Family; Female; Hum | 2004 |
Restless legs syndrome probably induced by risperidone treatment.
Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Dibenzothiazepines; Female; Humans; Polysomnography; Quetiapine Fumarat | 2002 |