Risperdal
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Brand name:
Risperdal
Pronounced: RIS-per-dal
Generic name: Risperidone
Other brand name: Risperdal M-Tab
Why is Risperdal prescribed?
Risperdal is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia, a
severe mental disorder that can cause delusions (false beliefs) and
hallucinations. It is also used for the short-term treatment of
mania associated with bipolar disorder. Risperdal is thought to
work by muting the impact of dopamine and serotonin, two of the
brain's key chemical messengers.
Most important fact about Risperdal
Risperdal may cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition that causes
involuntary muscle spasms and twitches in the face and body. This
condition can become permanent and is most common among older
people, especially women. Tell your doctor immediately if you begin
to have any involuntary movement. You may need to discontinue
Risperdal therapy.
How should you take Risperdal?
Do not take more or less of this medication than prescribed.
Higher doses are more likely to cause unwanted side effects.
Risperdal may be taken with or without food.
Risperdal oral solution comes with a calibrated pipette to use
for measuring. The oral solution can be taken with water, coffee,
orange juice, and low-fat milk, but
not with cola drinks or tea.
Risperdal orally disintegrating tablets (M-Tabs) come in blister
packs and should not be removed from the package until you are
ready to take them. When it's time for your dose, use dry fingers
to peel back the foil of the blister pack to remove the tablet; do
not push the tablet through the foil because this could
damage the tablet. Immediately place the tablet on your tongue. The
medication dissolves in the mouth quickly and can be swallowed with
or without liquid. You should not split or chew the orally
disintegrating tablets.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
--Storage instructions...
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