Generic Name:
E: RISPERIDONE (ris-PER-i-done)
Drug Manufacturer:
JANSSEN
Common Uses: This
medicine is an antipsychotic agent used to treat emotional and mood
disorders. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
How to use this Medicine:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
Taking this medicine at the same time(s) each day will help you remember. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions: DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to
any ingredient in this product. IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE in a few
weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL
DAYS TO WEEKS for this medicine to work. DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE
without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical
tests, such as fasting blood sugar levels, may be performed to monitor your
progress or to check for side effects. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or
dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this
medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your
ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. DO NOT
DRINK ALCOHOL while you are taking this medicine without first discussing it
with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, lightheadedness, or
fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these
effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning.
Also sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or
weakness. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or
other activities since risk of heatstroke may be increased. THIS MEDICINE
MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES or increase the level of sugar
in your blood. High blood sugar levels can cause serious problems if left
untreated. Contact your doctor for more information. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING
ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the
elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine,
especially the dizziness effect. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine. DIABETICS: THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT
YOUR BLOOD SUGAR. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor
before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Possible Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness,
drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, constipation, runny nose, weight gain,
nervousness, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty sleeping. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience fainting, mental/mood changes,
sweating, or confusion. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
rapid/pounding/irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, muscle spasm or
twitching, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tongue and facial muscles),
drooling, difficulty swallowing, seizures, chest pain, one-sided weakness,
numbness in the face/arms/legs, sudden vision changes, or slurred speech.
This medicine may in rare instances increase your blood level of a certain
hormone (prolactin). In females, this rare increase in prolactin levels may
result in unwanted breast milk production, stopping of your menstrual
period, or difficulty in becoming pregnant. In males, this rare effect may
result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged
breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.
FOR MEN: in the unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection, stop
using this medicine and seek immediate medical attention or permanent
problems could occur. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you develop
symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, increased urination,
or vision changes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THIS MEDICINE IS UNLIKELY, but
seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
