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Women's Health » Anti Depressants » Risperdal (Risperidone) Risperdal (Risperidone) is an antipsychotic agent used to treat emotional and mood disorders. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Risperdal (Risperidone) and other Anti Depressants products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
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Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Risperdal are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Risperdal is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions regarding the use of 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. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Risperdal? 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Talk to your doctor if you experience any signs of hyperglycemia including excessive thirst frequent urination excessive hunger or weakness. The Risperdal (Risperdal) orally-disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine. The 0.5 mg tablets contain 0.14 mg phenylalanine the 1 mg tablets contain 0.28 mg phenylalanine and the 2 mg tablets contain 0.5 mg phenylalanine. Individuals with phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive. Risperdal is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Risperdal will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Risperdal without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Risperdal passes into breast milk. Do not take Risperdal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over the age of 65 you may be more likely to experience side effects from Risperdal. 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If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Risperdal and seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); uncontrollable movements of the tongue face lips arms or legs; muscle spasms of the face or neck; severe restlessness or tremor; severe drowsiness or fainting; 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 mild restlessness drowsiness or tremor; insomnia; blurred vision; dizziness or headache; nausea; 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. What other drugs will affect Risperdal? 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