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Risperdal (Risperidone)

Risperdal Product: Risperdal (Risperidone)
Packaging Type: Packets of 60 tablets in either 1mg, 2mg, 3mg or 4mg strength.
Manufacturer:Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Risperdal 1mg Prices
60 tablets of Risperdal 1mg US$162.60 Add to Cart
120 tablets of Risperdal 1mg US$322.00 Add to Cart
180 tablets of Risperdal 1mg US$471.00 Add to Cart

Risperdal 2mg Prices
60 tablets of Risperdal 2mg US$279.00 Add to Cart
120 tablets of Risperdal 2mg US$455.00 Add to Cart
180 tablets of Risperdal 2mg US$825.00 Add to Cart

Risperdal 3mg Prices
60 tablets of Risperdal 3mg US$315.60 Add to Cart
120 tablets of Risperdal 3mg US$626.00 Add to Cart
180 tablets of Risperdal 3mg US$929.10 Add to Cart

Risperdal 4mg Prices
60 tablets of Risperdal 4mg US$447.00 Add to Cart
120 tablets of Risperdal 4mg US$890.00 Add to Cart
180 tablets of Risperdal 4mg US$1326.00 Add to Cart


Use
This medication is used in the treatment of the symptoms of schizophrenia and is a first-line medication for treating people with this illness.

Dosage
To get the full benefit of your treatment, take Risperdal every day, only as your doctor prescribes. Start dosage is usually 1mg 2 times daily. Increases usually 1mg increase after two days and another 1mg on the third day, for a total of 3mg 2 times daily. Maximum 6mg in 24 hours. Take with or without food.

Side effects
The most common side effects that may occur with Risperdal are anxiety, sleepiness, restlessness, tremors, and muscle stiffness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, indigestion, runny nose, rash and rapid heartbeat. Patients taking Risperdal may feel faint or lightheaded when they stand up or sit up too quickly. By standing up or sitting up slowly and following your doctor's dosing instructions, this side effect can be reduced or it may go away over time.

Precautions
Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium should not be taken one hour before taking this drug and never right after. Only take this drug and Heterocyclic antidepressants with careful monitoring. Also check with your physician if you are taking central nervous system depressants like antihistamines, hay fever medicines, sedatives, narcotics, anesthetics, barbiturates, or muscle relaxants. Also check with your physician if you are taking a vasodilator (drug that dilate blood vessels.) Long term use may lead to Tardive Dyskinesia. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant ( Only take if the mother's or baby's live is endangered. ) Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding. If you smoke blood levels of this drug need to be taken. Smoking drops this drugs level in the blood. Inform your Doctor if: You had negative reactions to this drug in the past. If you have a history of asthma, breast cancer, epilepsy, heart rhythm disturbances, liver / kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, seizures, or Tardive Dyskinesia. If you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drug. If you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be undergoing any medical tests. If you are on a special diet ( low-salt / low-sugar or any other.)


 

 
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