People's Pharmacy

Risperdal

Generic Name:risperidone

Revised:4/1/2000

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Overview

Risperdal is the first in its class, a new kind of medicine prescribed to treat psychotic disorders.

Clinical studies show that it is effective against the symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, suspiciousness and disorganized thought.

It also appears to be helpful against other schizophrenic symptoms, including apathy and social withdrawal, that don't respond well to other medications.

Risperdal may be effective for certain patients who haven't responded well to other antipsychotic drugs.

Some experts believe that Risperdal is better than the older and more conventional schizophrenia drug Haldol, and it has a different side-effect profile.