Question 1

just taken 56mg risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Risperdal: Dose is quite high. Go to er right away.

Question 2

why did risperidone make me fat?

Accepted Answer

Risperdal: It antagonizes Serotonin 2C receptors, leading to weight gain.

Question 3

does risperidone work right away?

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In some respects: It depends on the desired effect.  It eases acute agitation right away.  Its antipsychotic effect usually takes a couple days to start.  If given to "help" an antidepressant work (not FDA approved for this), that usually takes a few days too.  As with most psychiatric meds, side-effects (e.g., sedation) can occur right away, but you often have to wait for the benefits.

Question 4

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 5

what amount risperidone is needed?

Accepted Answer

Varies greatly: That's a tough question and it depends on quite a few factors.  Things to consider include your diagnosis, gender, weight, metabolism, other preexisting medical conditions...but most importantly your response is one of the greatest factors in determining the dose that is just right for you.

Question 6

how large can risperidone dosage be?

Accepted Answer

16 mg: Is the highest dose listed in the pdr (drug manual). However, most people are not on this dose. Average doses are probably between 1 and 8 mg, with 4 mg being about average.

Question 7

how big should a risperidone dosage be?

Accepted Answer

Age-dependent: Depends on what you are using it for, and how you are tolerating the medicine.  0.5 mg to 6 mg daily is the usual range if taken orally.

Question 8

what is prescribed risperidone used for?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Originally, Risperidone was prescribed for psychosis in schizophrenia, but now we use it for other things:  mood stabilization, aggression in autism, tics, ocd, and even stuttering.

Question 9

is risperidone better tolerated over time?

Accepted Answer

Medication including: Risperidone is better tolerated over time as the body develops ability to deal with it. Some individuals do not develop ability to tolerate certain medications in which case review with the prescriber is necessary to determine reason and possible alternative medication. Adjustments can be made to improve tolerability to some side effects (e.g., shift to bedtime if sedation occurs). Best regards.

Question 10

hi! what is the normal dose of risperidone?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone dosing: guide: RISPERDAL® can be administered once or twice daily. Initial dosing is 2 mg per day. May increase the dose at intervals of 24 hours or greater, in increments of 1 to 2 mg per day, as tolerated, to a recommended dose of 4 to 8 mg per day. In some patients, slower titration may be appropriate. However prescriber MUST determine individual needs which vary greatly. Best regards.

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