Risperdal
Risperidone tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They rebalance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 3mg · 4mg
This listing uses Risperdal as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Risperdal vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Risperdal details
- Alternative names
- risperidone
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- tourette's syndrome; obsessive-compulsive disorder adjunct
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; weight gain; headache
- Moderate side effects
- akathisia; increased appetite; elevated prolactin
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Fluoxetine; Paroxetine; Carbamazepine
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; stroke in elderly, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Risperidone tablets for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They rebalance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing hyperactive neural networks.
Age restrictions
Approved for children over five years, adolescents, and adults based on indication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Risperdal is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Risperidone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.