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What Are Medicines Risperdon/rispardal Used For And What Time To Be Taken?

I am wondering about the medication Risperdone/Rispardal. What time of the day should I be taking it? What is it for? I don t see it on your list. I also have a list of all of the meds my husband is supposed to take and I d like help figuring out if the schedule I have worked out is OK.
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband.


Risperidone/Risperdal is an atypical anti-psychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia (psychosis), bipolar disorder (manic depression) and other conditions.

It is usually recommended in the initial dose of 2 mg per day taken once or twice daily (morning and evening) for two weeks, then depending upon the response the dose can be increased up 8 mg per day.

Hope these answer your queries.
Best wishes for your husband.
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What Are Medicines Risperdon/rispardal Used For And What Time To Be Taken?

Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband. Risperidone/Risperdal is an atypical anti-psychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia (psychosis), bipolar disorder (manic depression) and other conditions. It is usually recommended in the initial dose of 2 mg per day taken once or twice daily (morning and evening) for two weeks, then depending upon the response the dose can be increased up 8 mg per day. Hope these answer your queries. Best wishes for your husband. Kindly rate this answer if you are convinced.