Risperidone Health Feed

Well you have to continue drowsiness may be side effects of the drug, if it continues then you have to visit your doctor for this purpose.

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness, usually life long treatment is required. Discuss these anxiety, restlessness issues with your psychiatrist, adjustment in medication dose can give remedy.

Hi, lybrate user ,
A part from medication , go for meditation to reduce your stress , inorder to nourish your body to calm your nerves inculcating a strong person.
Tk, plenty of water to hydrate your body.
Your diet be easily digestible on time to check gastric disorder.
Go, for a walk for 20 mnts morning and evening.
Tk, apples, carrots, cheese, pumpkins seeds, almonds, walnuts and milk.
Avoid , junk food, alcohol and Nicotine.
Tk, care.

Hi, do not worry, you are just hypersensitive now, observing your body minutely. Better involve yourself in other work and physical exercise, specifically stretching or surya namaskar will help to improve this condition.

Your uncle if diagnosed as Bipolar affective disorder need to take mood stabilizer for long term for proper control.There are many covert medication available like syrup valproate,syrup risperidone(sizodone) for non cooperative patients but best way is to contact nearby psychiatrist and if patient is reluctant plan for a home visit.That will be the best for patient.

Dear lybrate-user,
bipolar disorder needs to be treated with mood stabilisers. Doubt alone cannot be a psychotic symptom unless it is fixed and irrational. Please consult your psychiatrist again before giving sizodon tablets. Risperidone (sizodon) is available as drops and dispersible tablets. This is for your information.

Dear lybrate-user,
you psychiatrist knows your diagnosis and treatment algorithms. Sizodon or quetiapine is given to augment fluoxetine and atomoxetine - not just for insomnia. They are given at low dose also. Still you need to make lifestyle changes to control your weight, sugar levels and other medical illnesses. (i don't know your age - but I know your weight as 104 kg). Don't worry about withdrawals now - it is a long way.

hi,

your daughter is 7 yrs old . assuming that she is more than 20 kgs we have to calculate the dosage. in your query it is mentioned as hypertension , but i think it is hyperactivity .

risperidone is generally safe in children. the dosage you mentioned is from drops . it is better to give tablet in 7 yrs of age . we have to start from lower dose (0.5 mg ) and we should increase gradually to reach the desired goal.

the common side effect will be sleepiness. so you c...more

Hi lybrate-user
I can imagine how distressing and difficult this may be for you and your family. It may be in your best interest to continue the medication prescribed by your doctor. Additionally, you could take him for therapy to a licensed therapist who has substantial experience with adolescents in your city. It may be helpful for him to address his thoughts and feelings in a safe space and learn to challenge dysfunctional thoughts that trigger his symptoms and work on healthier behaviour...more

Your doctor has been reviewing your medications on the basis of the symptoms you are experiencing every time. But my concern is that you have not been seeking the help of a counselor to explore the psychological and emotional angle to recover from your condition. You are being treated for a fairly serious disorder and need combination therapy to substantiate the medical approach. I can see that although you mention a lot about your anger, there is what seems to be a huge problem with fear. I bel...more