Carbamazepine may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) skin reactions. Certain ethnic groups (including people of Asian/South Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test (HLA-B 1502) to measure your risk before prescribing this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, discuss the risks and benefits of carbamazepine and other treatment choices with your doctor. Such...
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: RISPERIDONE - ORAL Pronounced: (riss-PAIR-ih-doan) Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side... Read more »