Do not double doses. Drinking alcohol with risperidone may result in serious side effects. Risperidone may be taken with or without food. All medications that act on dopamine can sometimes have side effects involving muscle coordination or muscle tension. It appears that Risperidone is somewhat less likely to cause this type of side effect than others.
Examples can include stiffness in the arms, back or neck.
Sometimes patients experience shakiness or problems with muscle coordination. Some people who take Risperidone may become more sensitive to sunlight. When you first begin taking this medicine, avoid too much sun and do not use a sunlamp until you see how you react, especially if you tend to burn easily. If you burn easily or have a severe reaction, contact your physician. Fortunately, these side effects are rare.