![]() ![]() If it does not go after a few weeks, speak to your doctor. As your body gets used to risperidone, this side effect should wear off. feeling sleepy – do not drive, ride a bike or use tools or machinery if you feel sleepy.Taking too much risperidone can cause serious side effects such as: They will tell you what you need to do about taking your risperidone. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.Ĭontact your doctor if you miss 2 doses or more. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. In this case leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as usualĭo not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten dose. twice a day – take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's less than 8 hours before the next dose is due.In this case leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as usual once a day – take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's less than 12 hours before the next dose is due.If you miss a dose and usually take risperidone: The dose will depend on how well risperidone works for you. You will have an injection every 2 weeks at your GP surgery (or some people will have it while in hospital). Some people with schizophrenia may need to have risperidone as an injection. Your medicine will come with a syringe or dropper (pipette) to help you to measure out the right dose. You can have a drink of water afterwards if you like. The tablet will begin dissolving within seconds. Open the blister pack, remove a tablet and put it on your tongue. How to take tablets that dissolve in your mouth (dispersible) If you need to take half a tablet for your dose or if you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, use the score line on the tablet to break it in half. Swallow your tablet with a drink of water. You can take this medicine with or without food. How to take itĪlways follow the instructions in the leaflet that came with your medicine. Your child may only take it for a few weeks. Your doctor will tell you how to increase the dose, depending on how well risperidone is working. It will usually start low and may be increased by a small amount every other day. Your child's dose will depend on their weight. Dose for aggressive behaviour in children (5 to 17 years) You may only be given risperidone for a few weeks. Most people feel better with 0.5mg, taken twice a day. Your doctor may increase your dose slowly to see how well risperidone works for you. You'll usually start on a low dose of 0.25mg, taken twice a day. Dose for aggressive behaviour (18 years and older) This depends on how well risperidone works for you. Your doctor may change your dose slowly to 1mg or 2mg, taken twice a day. You'll usually start on a low dose of 0.5mg, taken twice a day. Most people feel better with doses of 1mg to 6mg, taken once a day. Your doctor may change your dose depending on how well risperidone works for you. You'll usually start on a low dose of 2mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose to 1mg or 2mg, taken twice a day. Dose for schizophrenia (over 65 years of age) You can take it as a single dose each day or you could take half your dose in the morning and half in the evening. Most people feel better with daily doses of 4mg to 6mg. Your doctor may increase this to 4mg a day on the second day. You'll usually start on a low dose of 2mg. Dose for schizophrenia (under 65 years of age) Tablets that dissolve in your mouth (dispersible) come as 1mg, 2mg, 3mg and 4mg strength tablets. Standard tablets come as 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg and 6mg strength tablets. If you have problems with your kidneys or liver your doctor may ask you to take a lower dose and increase your dose very slowly. ![]() How much you take will depend on what you're taking it for. It's important to take risperidone as your doctor tells you. ![]() have had a blood clot or someone in your family has had blood clots.have problems controlling your body temperature or overheating.have ever had a prolonged or painful erection that lasted more than 2 hours.have ever had low levels of white blood cells.have ever had a rare condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (symptoms include a high temperature, muscle stiffness, sweating, anxiety and excess saliva).have ever had problems controlling the movements of your tongue, mouth and face.have had a stroke or are at high risk of having a stroke.have a heart problem (including arrhythmia).have ever had an allergic reaction to risperidone or any other medicine.Tell your doctor before starting the medicine if you: Risperidone is not suitable for some people. Risperidone can be taken by most adults and children aged 5 years old and older. ![]()
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