Risperidone (RisperDAL)

Alternate Name: risperiDONE M-Tab

Description: Risperdal is prescribed for the treatment of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Risperidone is the generic version of Risperdal. The average Risperdal cost is about $438 for a supply of 30, 1 mg tablet. However, you can significantly reduce the Risperdal price by using our free LowerMyRx coupon card at participating local pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, Parkinson disease, trouble swallowing, or a history of breast cancer or seizures. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, low blood pressure, or a history of a heart attack or stroke. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of strokeNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (a nerve disorder that could be life-threatening)Tardive dyskinesia (a muscle disorder that could become permanent)High blood sugar levels or high cholesterol levelsIncreased levels of prolactin hormoneIncreased risk of seizures This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or have trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may change how your body regulates temperature. Avoid activities that could cause you to become very cold, hot, or dehydrated. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Risperdal® M-Tab® contains aspartame (phenylalanine). If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Swelling of the breasts, breast soreness, nipple discharge (in both women and men) Trouble swallowing

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how risperidone works. Tell your doctor if you are using carbamazepine, clozapine, fluoxetine, furosemide, levodopa, methylphenidate, paroxetine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, quinidine, rifampin, or blood pressure medicine., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., This medicine may change how your body regulates temperature. Avoid activities that could cause you to become very cold, hot, or dehydrated., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Risperdal® M-Tab® contains aspartame (phenylalanine). If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), talk to your doctor before using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.