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Risperdal

Risperdal

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Brands

Risperidal • Auroperdal • PERIDA • Perizal • Risnia • Rispacor • Rispevon1 • Risponz • Schizorol • Zoxadon • Risperdal consta • Risperdal M tab

Generic Drug

Risperidone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Confusion
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Nose bleeds
Cough
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Tremor
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Weight gain
Urinary incontinence (leaking)
Visual difficulties
Heart palpitations
Leaking urine
Akathisia
Bloody nose
Gynecomastia
Rash
Runny nose
Enlarged male breasts
Change in vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Difficulty swallowing
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure
Suicidal thoughts

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Just taken 56mg risperidone?

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Why did risperidone make me fat?

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Does risperidone work right away?

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Can risperidone be prescribed prn?

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What amount risperidone is needed?

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What conditions can Risperdal treat?

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How large can risperidone dosage be?

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A 33-year old asked:

Share your experience with risperdal?

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A 49-year old asked:

Would it be possible to quit risperdal?

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A 46-year old asked:

How big should a risperidone dosage be?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is prescribed risperidone used for?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is risperidone better tolerated over time?

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A 25-year old asked:

Hi! What is the normal dose of risperidone?

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A 46-year old asked:

Why might someone be prescribed risperidone?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: risperidone?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can risperidone be taken same time as lithium?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Can risperdal augment the affect to intideeprsat?

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A 36-year old asked:

How much time for risperidone to get into system?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: risperidone?

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A 50-year old asked:

Could you tell me what is the half life of risperidone?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Can bi Risperdal.0.5mg bi taking once a day or divided 2 dose ?

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A 31-year old asked:

Does being on risperdal for 20 years or more makes you go crazy?

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A 39-year old asked:

What is the mindset / personality of someone who takes risperdal?

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A 45-year old asked:

Coming off risperidone next week. What are the effects to watch for?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Which is safer Between abilify2mg or Risperdal 0.25 for long time use?

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A 20-year old female asked about a 48-year old female:

Does risperdal cause sensivity from wirless and electromagnetique waves?

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How dangerous is it to reduce risperidone from 5mg to 2mg over the course of a week?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Is it possible to lose wieght on 2 mg risperidone for aniexty while on diet n exercise also! ?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Witches are trying to make me ill, i've taken more risperidone to stop them but i need 100mg and i've only taken 56mg how can I stop them?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Does risperdal make people impotent? i had many problems while on it, and its only slowly getting better. will it be completely restored again?

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