General Information on Risperdal
Risperdal or Risperdal M-Tab is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. It is also used in autistic children to treat irritability symptoms. The generic name of this drug is Risperidone.
This drug is an antipsychotic medication. It works by altering the effects of chemicals in patient’s brain.
You can only buy Risperdal as per a doctor’s prescription.
Side effects of Risperdal
You should not buy Risperdal online if you have:
- Psychotic conditions related to dementia
- Indigestion
- Unusual tiredness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness
Before you buy Risperdal, inform your doctor if you have any of the following:
- Liver disease, kidney disease, or heart disease
- History of heart attack or stroke
- History of breast cancer
- History of low counts of white blood cells
- Diabetes
- History of suicidal thoughts
- Parkinson’s disease
Some of the common, and mild, side effects of this drug are:
- Headache or dizziness
- Increased appetite
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation
- Mild skin rash
You should consult your doctor immediately if your experience any of the following severe side effects:
- Trouble swallowing
- Stiff muscles
- Signs of a stoke or a heart attack
Pregnant women should always consult their doctor before using Risperdal. Breastfeeding mothers should avoid this drug.
Dosage of Risperdal
Risperdal is available in tablet and oral suspension form. The tablet forms are available as Risperdal 0.25mg, Risperdal 0.5mg, Risperdal 1mg, Risperdal 2 mg, Risperdal 3mg and Risperdal 4mg. The dose of Risperidone varies depending upon the condition and needs of patients that are to be treated.
Medication of Schizophrenia for adult patients starts at 1 mg Risperdal to 2mg Risperdal a day and generally increased to 4mg Risperdal and 6mg Risperdal a day. For seniors, the dose is usually 0.25mg Risperdal twice a day. For adults with bipolar disorder, 2mg Risperdal to 3 mg Risperdal is given daily. This dose is further increased to 6 mg Risperdal a day.
For patients with behavioral problems, the dose is 0.5mg Risperdal a day which is slowly increased to 1 mg Risperdal a day. However, for achieving highest benefit, patients have to use Risperdal regularly.
Risperdal can be taken with or without meals. Liquid Risperdal should be taken with a special dose measuring cup or spoon. It is best to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
If a patient misses a dose of Risperdal, he or she has to take it as soon as possible. If it time for the next regular dose, you can continue with your normal medicine schedule. A patient should avoid taking two doses at the same time.
An overdose of Risperdal can lead to drowsiness, fainting, restless muscle movements in patient’s eyes, tongue, neck or jaw, fast heart rate, etc. In such a case, immediate medical intervention is a must.
Interactions
Risperdal has been reported to have interactions with a total of 913 drugs. Among these 56 are major, 852 moderate and 5 minor drug interactions. There are even twelve disease interactions with Risperdal. These include:
- Acute alcohol intoxication
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cns depression
- Nms
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Liver disease
- Qt interval prolongation
- Renal dysfunction
- Breast cancer
- Dehydration
- Parkinsonism
- Seizure disorders
