General Information on Risperdal Liquid
Risperdal Liquid or Risperdal is used for treating conditions which affect the way we think, feel or act. These include confusion, hallucinations, emotional and social withdrawal, delusions and unusual suspicion. This medication is taken for both, acute and chronic disorders of schizophrenia. It is also used to control the symptoms of mania in patients with bipolar disorder. The generic name of this drug is Risperidone.
This drug is a clear, colorless solution which contains Risperidone 1 mg per ml.
You can only buy Risperdal Liquid as per a doctor’s prescription.
Side effects of Risperdal Liquid
You should not buy Risperdal Liquid online if you have:
- Wheezing, rash, itching and swollen lips or face
- Fever
- Confusion
- Dizziness or weakness
Before you buy Risperdal Liquid, inform your doctor if any of the following are true:
- If you are taking medicines for Parkinson’s disease
- If you suffer from epilepsy, or liver, blood vessel or kidney disease
- If you suffer from transient ischemic attack or stroke
- If you have hypertension or diabetes
- If you suffer from a heart disorder called atrial fibrillation
- If you have smoking habits
Some of the common, and mild, side effects of this drug are:
- Stomach ache, constipation
- Difficulty in concentration, blurred vision
- Leakage of urine
- Shortness of breath
You should consult your doctor immediately if your experience any of the following side effects:
- Sudden weakness of face, legs or arms
- Excessive urination or thirst
- Pronounced muscle spasm, slowness of movement, excess saliva
Pregnant women should always consult their doctor before using Risperdal Liquid. However, if you become pregnant while taking this drug, do not stop taking it without advice of your doctor. Nursing mothers should not breast-feed an infant while taking this drug.
Dosage of Risperdal Consta
For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age with schizophrenia, the doses are day 1, 2 mg Risperdal Liquid as single dose or 1 mg Risperdal Liquid in morning and evening. Day 2, 4 mg Risperdal Liquid as a single dose or 2 mg Risperdal Liquid in the morning and 2 mg Risperdal Liquid in the evening.
For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age with bipolar disorder, a starting dose of 2 mg Risperdal Liquid a day is recommended. Most of patients feel better with 6 mg Risperdal Liquid.
If a patient misses a dose of Risperdal Liquid, he or she has to take it as soon as possible. If it time for the next regular dose, the missed doses should be skipped. A patient should avoid taking two doses at the same time. A patient should stop medicine if he or she has vomiting, sweating, jerky movements, muscle stiffness and sleeplessness.
An overdose of Risperdal Liquid can lead to fainting, fast heartbeat, stiffness of face, necks or limbs, seizures and loss of consciousness. In such a case, immediate medical intervention is a must.
Interactions
Risperdal Liquid has been reported to have severe interaction with sibutramine, antidepressants like fluoxetine, paroxetine; high blood pressure medicine like propanolol, doxazosin; medications for Parkinson’s disease like Leveodopa, sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric medicines like chlorpromazine, antihistamines and muscle relaxants.
