Risperidone Interactions with Alcohol

Risperidone usually creates drowsiness. Intake of risperidone with alcohol results more drowsiness than risperidone alone. The combination may make driving a car or operating machinery risky.

Risperidone Interactions with Caffeine

Don't mix risperidone with tea and cola as it can interact with these drinks.

When and How to Take Risperidone

Risperidone is available in the forms of a tablet, a solution and an orally disintegrating tablet. You can take it with food or on an empty stomach usually 2-3 times per day. A dropper is used to measure the oral solution which you can take with water, orange juice, coffee or low-fat milk. You should not stop the medicine without talking to your doctor even if you feel well.

Drug Name : Risperidone

Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic, prescribed for Asperger's syndrome (difficulties in social interaction), schizophrenia (disturbed or unusual thinking), schizoaffective disorder(elevated or depressed mood), the mixed and manic states associated with bipolar disorder, and irritability in children with autism(impaired social interaction).

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

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