Risperidone

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What is Risperidone?

Generic Name: risperidone
Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.
Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Risperidone is also used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability.
Risperidone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Risperidone (260)

my wife and i believe my son was diagnosed wrongly with schizophreia, the doctor started a ...
just to clarify , in addition to the one month, I was on risperidone for a year or so - I w...
I am on 3mgs of Risperidone and my fiance and I are trying for a baby. In the last 2 years ...
My fiance and I are trying for a baby. I am on 20 mgs of Citalopram and 3 mgs of Risperidon...
Do any of the antidepressants or mood stablizers cause the above. I've found one I'm on ris...
Hi, I hope I am posting this in the correct place. Here is a short history: 5 yr old fema...
Hi, I hope I am posting this in the correct place. Here is a short history: 5 yr old fema...
I have been taking risperidone for just over a year due to hearing voices and seing people....
Can Risperidone lower Dopamine Level?
Is this drug used in dementia, alzheimers etc for what reason?