Risperdal 4mg (Generic)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Risperdal 4mg (Generic) is an atypical antipsychotic medication, prescribed for Aspergers syndrome (difficulties in social interaction), schizophrenia (disturbed or unusual thinking), schizoaffective disorder(elevated or depressed mood), the mixed and manic states associated with bipolar disorder, and irritability in children with autism(impaired social interaction).

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Risperidone helps clear your thinking. It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look. It helps steady mood.

HOW TO USE?

Risperdal 4mg (Generic) is available in the form of tablet, a solution, and an orally disintegrating tablet to take by mouth once or twice a day, with or without food. The recommended initial dose is 2 mgday by orally, increase from day 2 if necessary to a maximum of 16 mgday.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, Blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Feeling dizzy. High blood sugar. Weight gain. Change in sex ability. Drooling when sleeping. Not able to sleep.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug.

PRECAUTIONS:

If you have an allergy to risperidone or any other part of this drug. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had including rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are breast-feeding.

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Big change in balance. Shakiness, trouble moving around, or stiffness. Seizures. More trips to the bathroom, more thirst, or weight loss. Very nervous and excitable. Feeling very tired or weak. For women, if you get pregnant while taking this drug. Any rash.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

Avoid Alcohol.

HOW TO STORE:

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

PREGNANCY CATEGORY:

Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Antipsychotics.