Risperdal 2mg Tablet

• As per USFDA, Risperdal Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic medicine indicated for:
• Treatment of Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (manages both positive and negative symptoms like hallucination, delusions, lack of pleasure, memory problems, cognitive problems, etc.)
• Short-term treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar Disorder in adults, children and adolescents aged 10-17 years
• The treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents aged 5-16 years

• If you are allergic to the risperidone component of Risperdal Tablet.
• If you are an elderly patient with dementia-related psychosis. There is an increased risk of death.
• If you are under treatment with other antipsychotic medication.
• If you have neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a neuromuscular disorder).
• If you have tardive dyskinesia (sudden jerky movements).
• If you have diabetes and uncontrolled glucose levels.
• If you have a tumour on your adrenal gland (a condition called pheochromocytoma), or if you have been diagnosed with 'a prolactin-dependent tumour'. This medicine can increase prolactin levels.
• If you have a history of seizure disorder.
• If you have a low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia).
• If you are using treatment of Parkinson's disease or dementia with Lewy bodies.
• If you have an adrenal gland tumour, this medicine can cause life-threatening high blood pressure.
• If you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

• Appetite increased
• Fatigue
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Vomiting
• Increased saliva
• Constipation
• Anxiety

Other General Warnings

• You have suicidal or self-harming thoughts, talk to your doctor.
• You are using any herbal or ayurvedic medicines or supplements, some of them can interfere with this medicine.
• You are an elderly patient over the age of 65. The effects of this medicine are exaggerated side effects in older patients, so use it with caution.
• You have diabetes. You must monitor your blood glucose levels, as this medicine can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
• You have low blood pressure. This medicine causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure with change in position).
• You have priapism (prolonged erection of the penis).

• Take the Risperdal Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Risperdal Tablet, even if you cannot feel its effects.
• Take this Risperdal Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew it.
• Do not try to take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not use this medication if the package has been already opened.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Risperdal Tablets, as it can have adverse effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Risperdal Tablets with levodopa(used for Parkinson’s disease) may have opposite effects.
• Use caution when taking medicines that lower high blood pressure while using Risperdal Tablets, as it can further lower the blood pressure.
• If you are taking any medicine that lowers potassium in the body, like laxatives, diuretics, etc., Risperdal Tablet can lower potassium further and cause side effects.
• Medicines, like fluoxetine and paroxetine, have been shown to increase the levels of Risperdal medicine.
• If you take tablets that lower heart rate, Risperdal can reduce heart rate more.
• If you are on other antipsychotic, anti-seizure medications, or antidepressants, using them along with Risperdal Tablets can have severe effects.
• Use other sedatives cautiously, antimalarial medicines, heart medicines, anti-allergy medicines, etc. On interaction, all of them can cause increased drowsiness.

Interactions with food items

• There is no information available on the interaction of food with Risperdal tablet. You can take this tablet before or after consuming a meal.