| Short uses : Free Rx meds -Free Rx meds -Risperin
Generic Name: risperidone (oral) (rih SPER ih done)
Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. Risperidone may also be used for other purposes.
What is the most important information I should know about risperidone?
* Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
* Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Risperidone may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
* Dizziness may be more likely to occur when rising from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
* Avoid alcohol or use it with caution. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking risperidone.
* Call your doctor immediately if you experience fever, sweating, severe muscle stiffness (rigidity), confusion, fast or irregular heart beat. These could be symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
* Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather and during exercise. Risperidone may increase the risk of heat stroke. |
