Risperdal - Risperidone Disintegrating Tablet - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Risperdal.
• Risperdal M-Tab
• riss-PAIR-ih-doan

Risperdal Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, constipation, runny nose, weight gain, nervousness, acne, dry skin, difficulty concentrating, decreased sexual ability/desire or difficulty sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Risperdal Storage Instructions

• Store this medicine at room temperature.
• Per the U.
• S.
• manufacturer, store the US product between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C).
• Per the Canadian manufacturer, store the Canadian product between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Read Before Using Risperdal (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• This medication comes in a blister pack.
• Do not remove the tablet from the packaging until you are ready to take a dose.
• Tear apart the package at the perforation.
• Bend the corner of the package where directed and peel back the foil to show the tablet.
• Do not try to push the tablet through the foil, this can damage the tablet.
• Remove the tablet from the foil package with dry hands and place it on your tongue immediately.
• Do not split or chew the tablet.
• The tablet will melt on your tongue in a few seconds.
• After the tablet has melted on the tongue, it can be swallowed with or without water or other liquid.
• When you begin taking this medication your dose may be increased gradually as tolerated.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• It may take several weeks to notice the full benefit of this drug.
• Continue to take it everyday as directed, even if you are feeling better and thinking more clearly.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness; fast heartbeat; unusual muscle movements or stiffness of the face, neck, or limbs; seizure; or loss of consciousness.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat schizophrenia.
• It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).
• Risperidone has not been shown to be safe or effective in the elderly for the treatment of delusions/hallucinations (psychosis) due to dementia.