What is risperidone and how does it work?
RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics.
Does age affect the efficacy of risperidone?
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of risperidone in children younger than 13 years of age with schizophrenia, in children younger than 10 years of age with bipolar disorder, or in children younger than 5 years of age with autistic disorder. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric
Does risperidone cause irritability?
Symptoms of irritability may include aggression toward others, thoughts of self-harm, strong expressions of frustration or anger, and mood shifts. Risperidone may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics.
How long does Risperdal Consta® last?
Risperdal Consta® (risperidone long-acting injection) should be received every 2 weeks. It should be administered by your health care professional through an injection into your upper arm or buttocks area. The medication effects last for approximately 2 weeks.
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