Risperidone is a novel antipsychotic.
2007-03-27 20:08:23
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answered by Chez 4
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Risperidone- Other Brand Names Depending on what country you're in; (Risperidal, Noprenia, Risperdal Consta, Rispid,
Rispolept, Rizodal, Tractal) is what is referred to as an 'Atypical' anti-psychotic medication.Read; [lots of side effects]
Risperdal's Typical Side Effects: (include, but are NOT limited to... These aren't all the side effects possible, just the most popular ones.) headache, nausea, dry mouth, sleepiness and lethargy or insomnia and way too much energy. Most everything but the sleepiness & lethargy, or bouncing off the walls, usually goes away within a couple of weeks.
Commonly used to treat Bi-Polar Disorder, schizophrenia, and I believe, Autism, and some types of epilepsy. This information, was taken directly from the links listed below. It is an EXCELLENT site for psych medication info, pulls NO punches, and is written BY patients, FOR patients, since in the psych world, many of us become "lab rats", so to speak. Pro activity is your BEST defense, when dealing with psychological issues, information, take an ACTIVE part in treatment. As a Bi-Polar patient, I KNOW, first hand, and the links I've listed have been my "best friend" for some time now.
Regards, HTH,
Dave
2007-03-27 20:38:30
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answered by meta2112 1
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Before taking this medicine
You should not use risperidone if you are allergic to it.
Risperidone is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Risperidone may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related conditions.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems;
- coronary artery disease or recent heart attack;
- diabetes (or risk factors such as obesity or family history of diabetes);
- a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
- liver or kidney disease;
- a history of seizures;
- a history of breast cancer;
- low bone mineral density;
- trouble swallowing;
- Parkinson's disease;
- if you are dehydrated; or
- if you also take blood pressure medicine.
Some people with mental illness have thoughts about suicide. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using risperidone. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
The risperidone orally disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using orally disintegrating tablets if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether risperidone will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking risperidone or within 12 weeks after you stop taking this medicine.
See also: Pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)
Taking antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or other problems if you stop taking your medicine during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice.
Risperidone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine and for at least 12 weeks after your treatment ends.
Do not give this medicine to a child without a doctor's advice.
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2016-05-02 16:17:37
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answered by Anonymous
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Risperidone is used for the treatment of psychotic disorders, for example, schizophrenia. It also is used in combination with lithium or valproate for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
2007-03-27 20:08:29
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answered by romerelax 5
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This medicine is used to treat psychosis as seen in schizophrenia. (Antipsychotic Agent, Benzisoxazole)
It can help improve affect, speech, and taking pleasure in activities.
It can also be used to treat agitation in the demented patient.
Six weeks of treatment may be needed to see the full effects of this medicine.
2007-03-27 20:09:08
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answered by Anonymous
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Drugs.com has good info on this/check it out for yourself.Don't take any ones word on this.May be harmful.
2007-03-27 20:16:04
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answered by Anonymous
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