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- What is risperidone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
- What brand names are available for risperidone?
- Is risperidone available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for risperidone?
- What are the side effects of risperidone?
- What is the dosage for risperidone?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with risperidone?
- Is risperidone safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about risperidone?
Is risperidone safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no adequate studies of risperidone in pregnant women. Some unwanted effects have been reported in animal studies. Risperidone can be used in pregnancy if the physician feels that the benefits outweigh the potential but unknown risks.
Risperidone is excreted in human breast milk. Women receiving risperidone should not breastfeed.
What else should I know about risperidone?
What preparations of risperidone are available?
- Tablets: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mg.
- Oral solution: 1 mg/mL.
- Orally disintegrating tablets: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mg.
- Powder for injection: 12.5, 25, 37.5, and 50 mg.
How should I keep risperidone stored?
Tablets should be kept at room temperature, 15 C to 25 C (59 F to 77 F).
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 9/15/2015
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