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Risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®)

Categories

Medications

Mental Health & Addictions

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Last Update

March 1, 2022

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.pdf

Print Code

QV85-1639

Language

English

Creator

Pharmacy Services

Risperidone is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. It is also used to treat some symptoms of dementia. This pamphlet explains how to take risperidone, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.

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