Risperidone Grindeks
Risperidone Grindeks is a medicine used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and mania, and can also help control aggression in certain patients.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
6 mg
Active Ingredient
Risperidone
Manufacturer
Grindeks AS
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual starting dose is 2 mg per day, which may be increased to 4 mg per day on the second day. Most adults feel best with a daily dose of 4-6 mg.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a small amount of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is generally 6 mg. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness or feeling less alert
- •Dizziness
- •Weight gain
- •Stiff muscles or slow movements (like Parkinson's disease)
- •Involuntary movements (tremors, twitching)
- •Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea
- •Blurred vision
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, or depression
- •Swelling in the body, arms, or legs
- •Fever
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face/throat or difficulty breathing
- •Symptoms of stroke (sudden weakness, slurred speech)
- •Blood clots (pain/swelling in leg, chest pain, difficulty breathing)
- •High fever with stiff muscles, sweating, and confusion
- •Prolonged and painful erection
- •Diabetes or very high blood sugar
- •Seizures or fainting
- •Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Serious skin reactions (blisters, peeling skin)
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems like an irregular heartbeat or low blood pressure, or if you take medicine for blood pressure, as Risperidone Grindeks can lower your blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have risk factors for a stroke, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, especially if you are an older person with dementia.
- Contact your doctor if you have involuntary movements of your tongue, mouth, or face.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop a high fever, stiff muscles, sweating, or confusion, as these can be signs of a serious condition.
- Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, high blood sugar, or experience significant weight gain.
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- Tell your doctor if you or a family member has a history of blood clots, as this medicine can increase the risk.
- If you are planning to have cataract surgery, tell your eye doctor that you are taking this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have dementia caused by a stroke.