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Janssen, however, also marketed Risperdal as a treatment for older people with agitation from dementia, which is not an FDA-approved use of the medication. In fact, it can be dangerous for older adults with dementia to take antipsychotics, including Risperdal, and Janssen had to pay a fine for misbranding the drug.
Studies have shown that up to 5 percent of people taking Risperdal reported weight gain as a side effect of the medication. o Lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products o Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.hile a small amount of weight gain (about one pound) is typical during treatment with Risperdal, some people can gain very large amounts of weight while taking the medication.