Risperidone belongs to a class of medications known as atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic. It is used to treat and prevent the return of symptoms in Schizophrenia and other mental health related conditions such as:
It can be used to treat symptoms in bipolar disorder such as:
Risperidone may be used for other conditions such as irritability relating to autism (a type of developmental condition). Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.
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For Risperidone tablet:
For Risperidone oral solution:
For Risperidone depot injection:
For Risperidone tablet/ oral solution:
For Risperidone depot injection:
Please call up your doctor to arrange for an appointment visit.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Risperidone as it can cause excessive sleepiness.
The mentioned side effects generally affect up to 10% of patients.
Most of the side effects listed here will improve with time. Speak with your doctor if any of them continues, worsens or affects your daily life.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
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Rarely this medication may cause:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
For Risperidone tablet/oral solution:
Pack this medication into a trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
For Risperidone depot injection:
If used at home, you may throw this injection away along with the used needles, into a metal tin, or glass jar or thick plastic container (e.g. detergent bottles) before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin to prevent any needle stick injury.
Disclaimers
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Aug 2023
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