Question 1

is risperidone good for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

It can be. : Risperidone causes some sedation due to mild antihistaminic properties. It is used as a mood stabilizer and an antipyschotic. Because of blockade of Dopamine receptors, it is good to add another antihistamine or anticholinergic med to create balance in the neurotransmitter systems of the brain, and to lower the side effects of risperdal. The additional antihistamine can also be sedating.

Question 2

can decreasing risperidone suddenly cause insomnia or similar sleeping problems?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely yes, especially if you have been takin it for a while.  Most Drs would recommend slowly weaning this medication over time to avoid this type of symptoms

Question 3

can risperidone be prescribed prn?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBILY: Only if there is another regularly prescribed medication then Risperdal may be able to be an additionally medication as needed.

Question 4

please describe the medication: risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone: Risperidone is a second-generation antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, etc.  It can be used off-label for augmentation in treatment-resistant ocd, otsd, and depression.  In low doses it is less likely than earlier antipsychotics to cause movement disorders, but the risk increases with dose.

Question 5

is risperidone addictive is risperidone addictive?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone : Risperidone is not addictive. However, it's use has been associated with several significant side effects, among which weight gain and involuntary muscle movements known as tardive diskinesia could be long lasting, if not permanent. Therefore Risperidone should be used only as prescribed by a psychiatrist or other physician who is knowledgeable about using it for treatment of serious mental illness.

Question 6

can you tell me how long risperidone stays in blood?

Accepted Answer

Several days : To go through 5 half-lives.

Question 7

how do you wean a person off risperidal (risperidone)?

Accepted Answer

Gradually reduce dos: You r trying to avoid an exacerbation of psychotic symptoms so reduce dose and wait a month to six weeks before dropping the dose further if sx appear increase to previous level.

Question 8

can risperidone injections affect men's quality sperm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may result in decreased sexual ability , reduced sperm and enlarged breast.

Question 9

what is risperidone (anti-psychotic drug) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone...: ...is a "second-generation" or "atypical" antipsychotic originally developed for schizophrenia. It is also used for schizoaffective disorder and as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Off-label uses can be for severe anxiety, anger and to augment antidepressant medications (similar to aripiprazole).

Question 10

when you are weaning off risperidone what are the effects?

Accepted Answer

Many: Please adhere to the instructions of your prescribing physician and monitor for signs/symptoms of psychosis/mood instability for which the Risperidone was prescribed.

Otherwise, you are likely to experience the less serious side effects as mentioned in the package insert:
mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor;
sleepiness, dreaming more than usual;
blurred vision;
dizziness or headache;
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