Risperidone Health Feed

Hi, Try to avoid mixing it in any liquid like tea or colas as it may affect the absorption of the drug.

Hi lybrate-user
risnia is used in multiple health conditions with varying doses depending on the diagnosis, age of the person, response to the medication, adverse effects experienced/expected and lot more factors. It's in your best interest if you consult a nearby psychiatrist in-person who can assess you and guide further regarding the need for medication and appropriate dosing and future optimization of same.
I wish you stay happy and healthy!

Hello,

I am giving you some tips to prevent constipation:

1. take 6-8 glass of water in a day

2.Regular Physical activity

Keeping mobile and active will greatly reduce your risk of getting constipation.

Ideally do at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week.


3.You should have about 30 g of fibre a day.

You can increase your fibre intake by eating more:

I am giving you list of some fibre containing food
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Dear IWJWKW,
Taking risnia plus will NOT interfere with your brother becoming father. But how effective is the treatment of schizophrenia, does he earn money to support a family, does he know his responsibilities of becoming a father, etc should be the deciding factors.

These are psychotic symptoms and they show effectiveness in 2-4 weeks. Strictly follow your psychiatrist advise. All the best.

Dear Lybrate user,
its good that your husband is responding to treatment. Side effects are inevitable part of any treatment. However we can find ways to reduce them by modifying the medicines and adding on counselling. Don't worry. Feel assured. Fix an appointment with a psychiatrist either in person or through tele consultation. You will get appropriate guidance.

Have you started with Occupational Therapy, if not then you must start with his occupational therapy & behavioral therapy

Dear Atul,
Nice to know that you are maintained well with 1 mg Risperidone. Pacitane is necessary, only if you have shaking of fingers, stiffness of body and too much saliva in mouth. Otherwise it is not necessary for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Dear lybrate user, 'antipsychotic' is an umbrella term which covers a large number of symptoms that are common in many psychiatric problems. Hence, doctors prescribe these drugs. Just like salt can be used for many food items, a particular medicine can be used to treat many medical conditions. Stick to your doctor's prescription without any hesitation.

Dear Dr. sizdon plus is a brand name for risperidone which is an antipsychotic used for psychosis. The guidelines for use generally depends on the number and frequency of episodes of psychosis in a lifetime till date, severity of episodes and the nature of illness. Your description of mild does not suffice to explain how long to continue with the medication. In case, the above mentioned person had a first episode for which he/she is taking treatment and the symptoms have subsided and returned t...more