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Risperdal
Risperdal Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Risperdal (risperidone) is a medication belonging to the drug class, atypical antipsychotics. Risperdal is available as a generic drug. Risperdal is prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism. Common side effects of Risperdal include extrapyramidal effects (sudden, often jerky, involuntary motions of the head, neck, arms, body, or eyes), dizziness, tiredness, fatigue, fever, and nausea.
Risperdal dose ranges from 0.5 mg to 8mg/day. Drug interactions include clozapine (Clozaril), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (for example, paroxetine [Paxil]) and antifungal drugs (for example, fluconazole [Diflucan]). There are no adequate studies of risperidone in pregnant women so it should not be used unless the benefits outweigh the potential unknown risks. Risperidone is excreted in human breast milk and women receiving risperidone should not breastfeed.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Risperdal Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Schizophrenia
Adults
RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia [see Clinical Studies].
Adolescents
RISPERDAL® is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13-17 years [see Clinical Studies].
Bipolar Mania
Monotherapy - Adults and Pediatrics
RISPERDAL® is indicated for the short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults and in children and adolescents aged 10-17 ye...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Risperdal Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using risperidone and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;
- restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
- tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Risperdal Consumer Information: Uses
Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic 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).
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed ...
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