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Is Risperidone Safe For Alzheimer?
my mother is 85yrs old with alzhiemer , she recently spent 2 daysin the hospital for a stomach virus, will there she became belligerant and combative the doctor in the hospital prescribed risperidone and a 30 day supply when she got dischared is this safe for an alziemer patient
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hi thanks for your query,
Risperidone is an antipshychotic medicine,always need to discuss with your doctor before taking this medication and need to tell whatever medical problems you have already.
This medication prescribed by your doctor as per your mother health status and her needs.
Since this drug has sideeffects like drowsiness,dizziness and blurred vision so you need to takecare of your mother.
Risperidone is an antipshychotic medicine,always need to discuss with your doctor before taking this medication and need to tell whatever medical problems you have already.
This medication prescribed by your doctor as per your mother health status and her needs.
Since this drug has sideeffects like drowsiness,dizziness and blurred vision so you need to takecare of your mother.
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