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Risperdal ®
Generic Name: Risperidone (RIS-peer-I-dohn)
Drug Class: Third-generation Bisphosphonate
Contents
Drug Uses
This medicine is approved for the treatment of psychotic disorders. Your
doctor may prescribe this medicine for other condition as well, such as treatment
of aggression, Tourette's syndrome and others.
General Information
It’s important to know that having a mental illness is like any other medical
illness, such as diabetes or heart disease. Mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia,
appear to be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Stress, heredity,
drugs, other medical illness, and physical injury to the brain can also contribute
to mental illness.
How it Works
Psychotic symptoms are thought to be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals
in the brain. This medicine relieves symptoms by adjusting this chemical imbalance.
How to Take It
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed. This medicine can be taken with
or without food.
Possible Side Effects
- dizziness, drowsiness
- fatigue
- dry mouth
- weight gain
- Notify your doctor right away if you experience:
- muscle stiffness
- spasms or twitching
- any other involuntary movements of the face or tongue.
- muscle stiffness, spasms or twitching, or any other involuntary movements
of the face or tongue
- Report any pounding heartbeat to your doctor immediately.
Warnings/Precautions
- Before taking this medication, let your doctor know if you have:
- kidney or liver disease
- blood disorders
- or a history of seizures
- This medicine may cause drowsiness.
- Do NOT drive or perform other activities requiring your full attention
until you know how you react to this medicine.
- Do NOT stop taking this medicine without first talking to your doctor,
even if you are feeling better.
Overdose
- Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your
local or regional poison control center.
Drug Interactions
- Certain drugs used for depression (SSRI's), may lead to serotonin syndrome.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antipsychotic medications,
or medications for seizures. Certain seizures drugs (e.g., phenytoin,
carbamazepine), may reduce the therapeutic effects of this medicine. Venlafaxine
(Effexor) may increase toxicity of risperidone. Tramadol (Ultram) may
increase risk of seizures. When taking any new medicine, (prescription
or over-the-counter), consult with your health care professional first.
- Certain drugs used for depression (SSRI's), may lead to serotonin syndrome.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antipsychotic medications,
or medications for seizures. Certain seizures drugs (e.g., phenytoin,
carbamazepine), may reduce the therapeutic effects of this medicine. Venlafaxine
(Effexor) may increase toxicity of risperidone. Tramadol (Ultram) may
increase risk of seizures. When taking any new medicine, (prescription
or over-the-counter), consult with your health care professional first.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are planning on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor first. For
nursing mothers, it is unknown whether this medicine is excreted in breast
milk. Your doctor can give you more details about any risks to your baby while
taking this medicine.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.
Copyright © 2004 PharmClips,
Inc. All rights reserved. Information expires March 1, 2005. Published
March 1, 2004.
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions,
precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general
information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions
for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility
for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from
the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained
herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property
as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty,
expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material.
The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before
making any changes in their drug regimen. |
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