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May 27, 2012

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What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a mental illness that is characterized by severe mood swings, repeated episodes of depression, and at least one episode of mania. Bipolar disorder is one kind of mood disorder that afflicts more than 1% of adults in the United States, up to as many as 4 million people. Here are some additional statistics about bipolar disorder:

Bipolar disorder is the fifth leading cause of disability worldwide.
Bipolar disorder is the ninth leading cause of years lost to death or disability worldwide.
The number of individuals with bipolar disorder who commit suicide is 60 times higher than that of the general population.
People who have bipolar disorder are at a higher risk of also suffering from substance abuse and other mental health problems.
Males may develop bipolar disorder earlier in life compared to females.
Blacks are sometimes dia...

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What is Prescribing information?

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Risperdal Consta Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Schizophrenia

RISPERDAL® CONSTA® (risperidone) is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia [see Clinical Studies].

Bipolar Disorder

RISPERDAL® CONSTA® is indicated as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder [see Clinical Studies].

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What is Risperdal Consta Prescribing Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Risperdal Consta Consumer Information: Uses

Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and function in daily life.

This is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

HOW TO USE: This drug is given by intramuscular injection into the buttock by a healthcare professional once every two weeks. Injections should alternate between the two buttocks. Do not give by injection into a vein (int...

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