Risperdal Information

Risperdal is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Risperdal have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Risperdal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Risperdal have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Risperdal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Risperdal is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Risperdal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Risperdal since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Risperdal contraindications section.

Additionally, Risperdal may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Risperdal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Risperdal Benefits & Uses
Risperdal Dosage & How to Take
Risperdal Side Effects
Risperdal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Risperdal with Other Drugs
Risperdal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Risperdal
Risperdal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Risperdal Benefits & Uses

Risperdal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Risperdal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Autism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients above 5 years old having weight between 15 kg to 20 kg should take 0.25 mg once daily

Risperdal Related Warnings

Is the use of Risperdal safe for pregnant women?

Risperdal may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Risperdal, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Risperdal safe during breastfeeding?

Risperdal should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Risperdal on the Kidneys?

Risperdal rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Risperdal on the Liver?

Risperdal is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Risperdal on the Heart?

Risperdal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Risperdal with Other Drugs

Risperdal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Acarbose

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Risperdal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Risperdal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Risperdal

Is this Risperdal habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Risperdal.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Risperdal you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Risperdal only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Risperdal can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Risperdal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Risperdal

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Risperdal to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Risperdal

Consumption of alcohol and Risperdal together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe