2007-11-05 10:48:31 · 8 answers · asked by JOSEPHINE D 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Risperidal (risperidone) is an anti-psychotic medication.
It is used for treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders. It can be sometimes used for people who have otherwise lost control and display uncontrollable behaviours - particularly in the elderly or in the drug intoxicated patient.
2007-11-05 10:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From Janssen Pharmaceutica's website:
RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents aged 13-17 years; and the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged 5-16 years.
RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is indicated for the short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder, either as monotherapy or in combination with lithium or valproate in adults; or as monotherapy in children and adolescents aged 10-17 years.
http://www.risperdal.com/risperdal/pages/index.jsp;jsessionid=Hvs5WcKXJKC5mPkhsnQQ8LLPdTgVW0KknmkTG5h5v2FdPRRqrPtQ!126113537
2007-11-05 10:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Debdeb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is used to treat Schizophrenia and mania associated with Bipolar Disorder.
2007-11-05 10:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by TLW 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Resperdal is an atypical antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia treatment.
2007-11-05 10:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dame Edna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
three of my children take resperdal, for them it is used to treat they ticks (repeated voluntary or involuntary movements) caused by the meds they take for ADHD. I am sure like most meds their are several different uses.
2007-11-05 11:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by lndstmp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Edit: wow, some of you people post fast!
2007-11-05 10:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Carl P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that medication is a antipsychotic. However, it is also used to control anger problems in some people.
2007-11-05 10:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-05 10:55:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋