Risperidone Tablets

Risperidone Tablets are used for the treatment of mental and mood disorders. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medicine that works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medicine is used to treat mania and schizophrenia. It is also used to improve mood, thoughts, and behavior by changing the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) which improves the symptoms and overall well-being of the patient. 

Uses of Risperidone Tablets

Risperidone tablets are commonly prescribed to treat a range of mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. Here are the uses of Risperidone Tablets: 

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental illness in which a person exhibits abnormal thinking, feeling, and behavior. This disease is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone tablets can be given for the treatment of Schizophrenia. This tablet increases mental health and behavioral standards in the patient.

Mania: Mania means being excessively ecstatic or moody. The risperidone tablet reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure. These tablets balance the mood and stop the mania symptoms from reappearing. 

Bipolar disorder: Bipolar is a disorder in which a person suffers from a mental illness that causes extreme changes in their mood, activity levels, energy, and concentration. These tablets are also useful for patients with Bipolar disorder. 

Direction to Use

Take the Risperidone tablet before bedtime, with or without food. To ensure a constant level of medication in the body, it is advisable to take it at the same time every day. Take this medication according to your doctor’s instructions for dosage and duration. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important to avoid suddenly stopping this medicine without consulting your doctor as it could worsen your symptoms. But if you have Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), a condition marked by fever, tight muscles, altered awareness, or seizures, must inform your doctor.

Precautions to Follow

• Risperidone tablets are not self-administrative tablets, take them only with a doctor’s prescription. 
• Use this medication with caution as it may raise your risk of getting diabetes. Therefore, it is best to check your blood sugar levels regularly. 
• Do not consume alcohol while on the medication of Risperidone tablets. 
• While taking this medication, let your doctor know if you have any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Side Effects of Risperidone Tablets

• This medication’s typical side effects include headache, sedation, somnolence, parkinsonism, and sleeplessness. 
• When changing positions, this medication may initially cause a sharp drop in blood pressure, so it is best to get up slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 
• Do not drive or engage in any activity that needs mental focus until you have determined how this medication affects you as it also causes dizziness and tiredness. 
• This medication may make you gain weight, but you can lessen this adverse effect by changing your lifestyle to include a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Risperidone Tablet manufacturer and Supplier

In India, Emocare is a reputed pharmaceutical company well-known for its genuine and trustworthy product line. By being made from the highest quality raw extracts, our products are quite safe for consumers. We have relationships with the top medical professionals, who endorse our goods and even suggest them to their patients. The company’s production facilities are outfitted with cutting-edge equipment that enables us to produce our high-quality formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the use of risperidone tablets?

Risperidone tablets are used for the treatment of mood and mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, etc. By changing the chemical messenger levels to the brain, this medicine effectively works and gives relief to the patients. 

Is risperidone a sleeping pill?

No, Risperidone is not a sleeping pill. It gives you relief by reducing the anxiety in your mind. As a result, it helps to improve sleep. 

Why take risperidone at night?

One of the common side effects of risperidone is that these tablets make you sleepy by giving relaxation to the mind. 

Is risperidone a safe drug?

Resperidone is a safe medicine to use but it may increase the chances of having a stroke or heart attack.