Risperidone Benefits & Uses

Risperidone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Risperidone 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

Risperidone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Risperidone is used -

Moderate

Akathisia
Dystonia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Headache
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
Cough
पेट दर्द
Tremor
Rhinitis
Diarrhoea
Rash
Nasal congestion
Weight gain

Risperidone Related Warnings

Is the use of Risperidone safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Risperidone safe during breastfeeding?

Risperidone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Risperidone on the Kidneys?

Risperidone rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Risperidone on the Liver?

Side effects of Risperidone rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Risperidone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Risperidone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Risperidone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Acarbose

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Risperidone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Risperidone 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 Risperidone

Is this Risperidone habit forming or addictive?

Risperidone is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Risperidone has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Risperidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Risperidone

Taking Risperidone with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Risperidone

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Risperidone as it can have severe side effects.

Severe