Risar 2 mg. 20 tablets

WHAT IS AND WHAT IS USED FOR Risperidone?
Risperidone belongs to a group of compounds called antipsychotics.
Lynx is used to control the conditions affecting your way of thinking, feelings and / or actions. These conditions may cause symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, thought disorder, unusual suspiciousness, emotional and social withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, guilty, anxious or tense. Risperidone is considered both sudden and long on disorders of the aforementioned type.
In addition Risperidone is used to control the symptoms of mania in people with bipolar disorder.

REMEMBER - This medicine has been prescribed for you

BEFORE YOU TAKE Risperidone
Do not take Risperidone:
- If you are allergic to risperidone or any of the other ingredients of Risperidone. An allergic reaction can be detected by the appearance of rashes, itching, swelling of the face or lips, shortness of breath and shortness of breath.

Take special care with Risperidone
- If you suffer from diseases of the heart or blood vessels;
- If you have liver or kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy or dementia;
- If you had a stroke or transient ischemic attack.
You should also inform your doctor if there are risk factors for vascular diseases, including hypertension, diabetes or heart disorder known as atrial fibrillation.

Studies in elderly patients with dementia show that upon administration of risperidone alone or furosemide was observed with a higher incidence of mortality. Tell your doctor if you are taking furosemide. Furosemide is a drug which is sometimes used to treat high blood pressure, for the treatment of edema of various parts of the body, caused by too much collection liquid.

Taking Risperidone with food and drink
Risperidone can be taken regardless of meals. Do not use alcohol while taking Risperidone. The combined effect of Risperidone and alcohol can lead to drowsiness.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Prefers not to take Risperidone during pregnancy. If you become pregnant during treatment with Risperidone, immediately contact your doctor. In newborns of mothers taking risperidone during the last trimester of pregnancy were observed tremor, stiffness and difficulty in feeding, these symptoms were reversible.
Risperidone should not be used during breastfeeding.


Important information about some of the ingredients of Risperidone
Risperidone contains lactose monohydrate. If your doctor has warned that an intolerance to some sugars, consult him before taking this medicine.
E110 can cause an allergic reaction.


HOW TO TAKE Risperidone
Always take Risperidone exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure about it, ask your doctor. Swallow the tablets prescribed a small amount of liquid.
For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age in conditions affecting our thinking, feelings and actions:
The dosage is gradually increased during the first days of treatment, as follows: during the first day - 2 mg on the second day - 4 mg. The dose may be administered once or divided into two equal in the morning and evening. Your doctor may recommend a slow increase in the dose. It is specified according to your needs and is usually between 4 mg and 6 mg daily. Some patients respond well and at doses lower than 4 mg per day.

For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age with bipolar disorder
If this should take Risperidone to control the symptoms of mania, the starting recommended dose is 2 mg once a day, your doctor will change it if necessary. Most people feel better with doses between 1 and 6 mg daily. Your doctor will decide which is the most suitable dose for you. Treatment with the drug should be periodically assessed and the dose can be changed if necessary.

VAZHNO- Never exceed a total daily dose of 16 mg.
Risperidone is intended for people over 15 years
If you are elderly or have liver or kidney problems, your dose should be reduced by half. Your doctor will notify you how many tablets you need to take
Do not stop taking Risperidone, just because you feel better. It is important to continue taking over the entire period for which it is prescribed.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Sometimes Risperidone can cause side effects such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety or excitement. Sometimes you may experience the following side effects: drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, visual disturbances, constipation, indigestion, malaise, abdominal pain, problems in sexual function, urinary incontinence, nasal congestion or profuse runny nose , liver problems, skin rashes or swelling, or other allergic reactions such as itching, swelling of face and lips, shortness of breath. Weight gain and swelling of the ankles can also meet.
Very rare in people taking Risperidone can happen stroke or transient ischemic attacks. If you experience sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arms or legs, especially unilaterally or point of slurred speech, seek medical attention. In very rare cases have been reported increases in blood sugar. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms such as excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Sometimes they may appear trembling, pronounced muscle stiffness or spasm, slow movements, salivation or anxiety, which usually disappear if your doctor prescribes a dose reduction or appoint additional drugs. In durable in women can occur secrete milk, lack of menstrual disorders or menstrual regularity. In men may appear swollen mammary glands. If this condition continues, inform your doctor.
Rare reports of changes in the number of blood cells.
In some cases, the early stages of treatment blood pressure may be slightly decreased, leading to dizziness. This condition is usually transient and resolved without further intervention. Sometimes later in the course of treatment can be observed increased blood pressure, but it happens very rarely.
In rare cases, Risperidone can cause excessive thirst. You may also experience a pronounced change in body temperature or appearance of uncontrollable movements, mainly of the face or tongue. It is also reported rare cases of convulsions. If something like this happens, contact your doctor. Very rarely Risperidone can cause fever, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and loss of consciousness. If this happen, stop taking the drug immediately and contact your doctor.

WHAT Risperidone
- The active substance is risperidone. Each tablet contains Risperidone 1 mg risperidone
- The other ingredients are magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silicas dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropylcellulose, titanium dioxide.