Typical Brand Names: Risperdal Generic Names: Risperidone Other Names: Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab Classification: Anti Psychotics

(These are common indications for Risperdal. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).

Generic Name	Brand Name	Qty	Price
Risperidone 1mg	Risperdal 1mg	30	$27.60
Risperidone 2mg	Risperdal 2mg	30	$31.33
Risperidone 3mg	Risperdal 3mg	30	$34.13
Risperidone 4mg	Risperdal 4mg	30	$36.00
Risperidone 1mg	Risperdal 1mg	60	$33.20
Risperidone 2mg	Risperdal 2mg	60	$40.67
Risperidone 3mg	Risperdal 3mg	60	$46.27
Risperidone 4mg	Risperdal 4mg	60	$50.00
Risperidone 1mg	Risperdal 1mg	90	$38.80
Risperidone 2mg	Risperdal 2mg	90	$50.00
Risperidone 3mg	Risperdal 3mg	90	$58.40
Risperidone 4mg	Risperdal 4mg	90	$64.00

What is the most important information I should know about Risperdal:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Risperdal may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Dizziness may be more likely to occur when rising from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Avoid alcohol or use it with caution. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Risperdal.

Do not mix the liquid form of Risperdal with cola or tea.

What is Risperdal:
Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar disorder.

Risperdal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Take Risperdal:
Take Risperdal exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

The injectable form of Risperdal (Risperdal Consta) will be administered by a healthcare professional. If you are administering injectable Risperdal at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication.

Take the regular oral tablets with a full glass of water.

The Risperdal orally-disintegrating tablets (Risperdal M-Tabs) can be taken without water. Using dry hands, peel back the foil on blister. Do not push tablet through the foil as this may damage the tablet. Immediately upon opening the blister, remove the tablet and place it on the tongue. The tablet must be taken immediately after opening the blister and not saved for later use. The tablet will disintegrate rapidly in the mouth and can be easily swallowed with or without liquid. Do not chew or split the tablets.

Measure the liquid form of Risperdal carefully and mix it with water, coffee, orange juice, or low-fat milk and drink it immediately.

Do not mix the liquid form of Risperdal with cola or tea.

Risperdal can be taken with or without food or milk.

It is important to take Risperdal regularly to get the most benefit.

Do not stop taking Risperdal without first talking to your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medication.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with Risperdal to monitor progress and side effects.

Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose:
Seek emergency medical treatment if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Risperdal overdose include dizziness; drowsiness; increased heart rate; fainting; fever; sweating; muscle spasms; and uncontrollable movements of the arms, hands, tongue, face, or other body parts.

What should I avoid while taking Risperdal:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Risperdal may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

Dizziness may be more likely to occur when rising from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Avoid alcohol or use it with caution. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Risperdal.

Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather and during exercise. Risperdal may increase the risk of heat stroke.

Ppossible Side Effects:
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience fever, sweating, severe muscle stiffness (rigidity), confusion, fast or irregular heart beat. These could be symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Risperdal and seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:

1. an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
2. uncontrollable movements of the tongue, face, lips, arms, or legs;
3. muscle spasms of the face or neck;
4. severe restlessness or tremor;
5. severe drowsiness or fainting;
6. or irregular or very fast heartbeat.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Risperdal and talk to your doctor if you experience

1. mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor;
2. insomnia;
3. blurred vision;
4. dizziness or headache;
5. nausea;
6. or weight gain.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage:
Store Risperdal at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat. Do not allow the liquid form of Risperdal to freeze.

What other drugs will affect Risperdal:
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

1. carbamazepine (Tegretol);
2. clozapine (Clozaril);
3. medicines used to treat Parkinson's Disease such as levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa, Sinemet, Atamet, others), bromocriptine (Parlodel, others), pergolide (Permax), pramipexole (Mirapex), or ropinirole (Requip);
4. or any medicine used to lower blood pressure.

You may not be able to take Risperdal, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Risperdal may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Risperdal. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

What does my medication look like:
Risperdal is available with a prescription under the generic name Risperidone. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

1. Risperdal 0.25 mg--capsule-shaped, dark yellow, tablets
2. Risperdal 0.5 mg--capsule-shaped, red-brown, tablets
3. Risperdal 1 mg--capsule-shaped, white, tablets
4. Risperdal 2 mg--capsule-shaped, orange, tablets
5. Risperdal 3 mg--capsule-shaped, yellow tablets
6. Risperdal 4 mg--capsule-shaped, green tablets
7. Risperdal Oral Solution, 1 mg/mL
8. Risperdal M-Tab 0.25 mg-light coral, round tablets
9. Risperdal M-Tab 1 mg-light coral, square tablets
10. Risperdal M-Tab 2 mg-light coral, round tablets
11. Risperdal Consta 25 mg-injection kit
12. Risperdal Consta 37.5 mg-injection kit
13. Risperdal Consta 50 mg-injection kit

Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed

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