Key facts
Risperdal is an antipsychotic medicinethat works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain
This medication is used to treat certain mental/ mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
What is this medication? RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) treats schizophrenia, bipolar
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Risperidone extended-release injection (Risperdal Consta, Rykindo) is used alone or in
Initial dosing is 2 mg per day
It can take several days or even months for some symptoms to get better
Of the total drug interactions, 120 are major, 540 are moderate, and 5 are minor
Risperdal belongs to the class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics or second generation antipsychotics
How to use risperidone oral
You will need to take risperidone tablets or another antipsychotic medication by mouth for the first 1 to 3 weeks after receiving your first injection of risperidone extended-release intramuscular injection
Tips
51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative Oral
Dosages >3 mg daily did not result in greater efficacy and were associated with increased adverse effects
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and some patients who have a history of poor tolerability to psychotropic medications may benefit from a lower initial dose of 12
Risperidone (Risperdal) is an atypical antipsychotic prescription medication commonly used to treat mental health symptoms and disorders, such as schizophrenia, symptoms of irritability in autism, and bipolar mania
Reduce the initial dose
Long-term antipsychotic use may lead to seeking risperidone alternatives to reduce such risks and to successfully avoid a lifetime of heavy medication
Generic risperidone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
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7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients