Drug Name

Risperdal (Risperidone)

Drug Uses

Risperdal is used for treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It is used to treat irritability caused by autistic disorder. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Risperdal as directed by your doctor.

• Take Risperdal by mouth with or without food.
• Using Risperdal at the alike time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Continue to take Risperdal even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Risperdal.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting confident substances in the brain.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Risperdal , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Risperdal at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Risperdal out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Risperdal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Risperdal.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Risperdal . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess a history of seizures, heart problems (eg, heart failure, unhurried or irregular heartbeat), abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), heart attack, stroke, blood vessel problems, or high or abridged blood pressure
• incase you possess a history of kidney or liver problems, stomach or bowel problems (eg, narrowing, blockage), neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol abuse or dependence
• incase you possess diabetes or are very overweight, or incase a family member has had diabetes
• incase you possess Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, or esophagus problems (eg, trouble swallowing)
• incase you possess had high blood prolactin levels or a history of confident types of cancer (eg, breast, pancreas, pituitary, brain), or incase you are at risk for breast cancer
• incase you are dehydrated, drink alcohol, or will be exposed to very high or very abridged temperatures

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Risperdal . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Alpha-blockers (eg, doxazosin) or medicine for high blood pressure because the risk of abridged blood pressure as well as fainting may be increased
• Anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine) because the risk of overheating may be increased
• Clozapine or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine) because it may increase the risk of Risperdal 's side effects
• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or rifampin because they may decrease Risperdal 's effectiveness
• Dopamine receptor agonists (eg, pramipexole) or levodopa because their effectiveness may be decreased by Risperdal

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn; nausea; stomach upset; trouble sleeping.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; trouble breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or not light, tarry stools; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; not light urine; depression; fainting; quick or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; very bad headache or dizziness; very bad or persistent stomach pain or nausea; very bad vomiting; shortness of breath; unexpected or unexplained weight gain; swelling of hands, legs, or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual joint or muscle pain; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision or speech changes; vomit that looks similar coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Risperdal is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.