RISPERDAL 2MG 20 TABLETS

RISPERDAL 2MG 20 TABLETS
Product Description
 
What is Risperdal and how is it used?
Risperdal is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar mania, bipolar disorder and irritability. Risperdal may be used alone or with other medications.
Risperdal belongs to a class of drugs called Antipsychotics, 2nd generation, Antimanic Agents.
It is not known if Risperdal is safe and effective in children younger than 5 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of Risperdal?
Risperdal may cause serious side effects including:
uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement),
breast swelling or tenderness (in men or women),
nipple discharge,
impotence,
lack of interest in sex,
missed menstrual periods,
very stiff or rigid muscles,
high fever,
sweating,
confusion,
fast or uneven heartbeats,
tremors,
lightheadedness,
sudden weakness,
ill feeling,
fever,
chills,
sore throat,
mouth sores,
red or swollen gums,
trouble swallowing,
skin sores,
cold or flu symptoms,
cough,
trouble breathing,
easy bruising,
unusual bleeding (nose, gums, vagina or rectum),
purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin,
increased thirst,
increased urination,
dry mouth,
fruity breath odor, and
an erection of the penis that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer
DOSE :
Adults
RISPERDAL may be given once daily or twice daily
Elderly
A starting dose of 0.5 mg twice daily is recommended. This dosage can be individually adjusted with 0.5 mg twice daily increments to 1 to 2 mg twice daily.