Resperidone

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Risperidone (Risperdal^®) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. This prescription medication comes in tablet form and is typically taken once or twice a day. Some of the common side effects seen with this drug include drowsiness, insomnia, and an increased appetite. Although risperidone is tolerated well by most people, it is not suitable for everyone. Before using risperidone, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any other health conditions you have, as well as any other medications you are taking (including vitamins and supplements).

(To read the full eMedTV article about this medication, click Risperidone. This article covers how the drug works, dosing information, general precautions, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)