Antipsychotics can cause hematologic disorders, and they can have life-threatening
consequences. Risperidone, less commonly associated with hematologic adverse
effects, is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions such as
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and irritability associated with autism. While
risperidone primarily affects the central nervous system, it can have some
hematologic adverse effects, although these are relatively rare. It is crucial to
note that these side effects are not common, and most people taking risperidone do
not experience hematologic disorders. The reporting of such disorders may be more
frequent with clozapine compared to other atypical antipsychotics because clozapine
treatment necessitates regular hematological monitoring [1].
