Risperidone
Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for selected psychotic, bipolar and behavioural conditions. Listed uses include Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
Key points
- It can cause movement effects, raised prolactin and metabolic changes.
- Older people with dementia-related psychosis have important stroke and mortality risks.
- High fever with rigidity, stroke symptoms or suicidal intent needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Diagnosis, dementia, movement symptoms, prolactin effects, diabetes, heart and kidney function require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for high fever with rigidity and confusion, seizures, fainting, stroke symptoms, suicidal intent or uncontrolled movements.
Further reading
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