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Risperidone: Medications
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Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication that has been used for symptom relief and behavioural improvement in autism. This review encompasses three randomised controlled trials and concludes that risperidone may be beneficial for various aspects of autism including irritability, repetition and hyperactivity. However, all studies were relatively small and used different ways to assess effectiveness, making comparisons difficult. In addition, side effects were identified, notably weight gain. Further studies are therefore necessary to determine the long term benefits, if any, compared with the potential risks.
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Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication approved to treat schizophrenia, and acute mania or mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. Risperidone can improve symptoms of schizophrenia such as: hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking; in some people, improvement in social isolation, reduced speech productivity and motivation ... occur. Risperidone can improve symptoms of mania which include: racing thoughts, having inflated self esteem or an elevated mood, impulsivity, irritability and decreased need for sleep.
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Risperidone belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotic agents. These medications are used to treat mental and emotional problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia can cause symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, and emotional withdrawal. People with this condition may ... feel depressed, anxious, or tense. Bipolar disorder was previously referred to as manic depressive illness and causes alternating episodes of mania and depression.
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Keep Risperidone in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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Risperidone is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Risperidone has caused fatal heart attack and stroke in older adults with dementia-related conditions. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to risperidone.
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Risperidone may cause children to gain more weight than expected and for boys and male adolescents to have an increase in the size of their breasts. Talk to your doctor about the risks of giving this medication to your child.
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