Risperidone (Risperdal)
About Risperidone (Risperdal)
Risperidone (Risperdal) Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication that works by interfering with the communication among nerves in the brain. The nerves communicate with one another by producing and releasing chemicals called neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters attach to receptors on other nearby nerves, and the attachment of the neurotransmitter causes changes in the cells that have the receptor on them. Risperidone blocks several of the receptors on nerves including dopamine type 2, serotonin type 2, and alpha 2 adrenergic receptors and this blocks communication among nerves. Risperidone is a relatively new antipsychotic medication that probably has fewer side effects than many of the older medications.
Generic risperidone tablets or orally-disintegrating tablets are not yet available.
Risperidone can be taken as Risperdal liquid, conventional Risperdal tablets or Risperdal quicklets. Risperdal quicklets are tablets that are designed to dissolve on the tongue and be swallowed with the saliva, without the need for water.
Usual Side Effects
- Difficulty sleeping
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Concentration difficulties
- Blurry vision
- Weight gain
Rare Side Effects
- Fever
- Stiff muscles
- Sweating
- Uneven heartbeats
- Trouble swallowing
- Fainting
- Tremors Tardive Dyskinesia
Dosages
For Tourette’s disorder doctors usually start off at 0.5 mg and will go up to 4 mg a day.
Risperidone and Tourette Syndrome
Risperidone seems to be hit or miss. It works well for some kids and not at all for others. One thing that seems to happen in all cases is weight gain.
Personal expierence
None
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