Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as hallucinations and delusions.
Risperidone is a compound that has an effective effect on several disorders related to thinking, emotions or activities, such as confusion, anxiety, hallucinations, disturbances of perception and isolation from society.
Indications
Risperidone is indicated for schizophrenia or for the treatment of other psychotic disorders, in the treatment of symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, poverty of speech, aggressiveness, distrust, emotional and social isolation, in adults.
Price
The price of Risperidone varies between 50 and 100 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online pharmacies, requiring a prescription.
How to take
On the first day of treatment with Risperidone 2 mg should be taken, this dose may be increased to 4 mg on the second day of treatment and to 6 mg on the third day of treatment.
The usual dose of Risperidone varies between 4 mg to 8 mg per day, according to medical advice.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Risperidone may include lack of sleep, restlessness, anxiety, headache, drowsiness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, dizziness, poor digestion, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, problems with sexual potency, stuffy nose or involuntary loss of urine.
Contraindications
Risperidone is contraindicated for children and adolescents under 15 years of age and for patients with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
