Risperlet

My son of 6 was diagnosed with ADHD, in the past month - the specialist put him on Concerta and Risperlet 0.5 1/2 a day. I'm worried about this because the research that I have done shows that it is a very potent antipsychotic medication but he does not have any depression or mental disorder. ## You are correct, it contains the active ingredient Risperidone, which is a potent antipsychotic. Learn more Risperidone details here. It also causes a lot of sedation, so it's really going to negate the effects of the Concerta. Learn more Concerta details here. Did you try asking the doctor why he put him on it? ## My grandson has been using risperdal but now drinking risperlet as we cannot find risperdal quicklets anymore. He is on 1mg twice a day. Is there a difference and how long wil...

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This has been prescribed for my husband to sleep. What are the side effects of this medication? ## Risperlet contains the active ingredient Risperidone, which is a very potent antipsychotic medication and it may cause some severe side effects, such as nausea, severe drowsiness and extreme somnolence. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## What is the difference between Risperlet and Risperdal tablets? ## Does Risperlet help reduce cravings and other drug withdrawal symptoms? The person in detox is Bipolar and ADHD. Taking Epilin and Concerta as well.

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Can somebody tell me all the side affects of risperlet I use 0,25mg at nite and works so well for my bipolar condition. I used epilim before and had severe side affects which I don't have any on risperlet the correct dose if I use 0,5mg I get drowsy in the morning so ill stick with 0,25mg works perfect and I feel well everyday without loosing my mind when shopping at super markets I also don't have sweaty hands and feet anymore which used to go into panic attacks thank God I've finaly got the right medication and dose to. Just need to see all side affects please help me and advise. Thanks shaun ## Risperlet contains the active ingredient Risperidone, which is an antipsychotic medication that's used to treat many different mental health issues. Side effects may include: n...

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My brother who is 50 went to a psychiatrist who prescribed to him risperlet and epilizine; he is diagonised for ADHD; the side effects are strong, he lost his appetite and he is tired at all time. He reduced the dose the went to another doctor who decided to stop them as they're the wrong medications. Now four days after stopping them, he is sleeping all the time. Is it normal? And how long will take to get them out of his system since he was on those medications for three and a half months? ## Hello, Simone! How is your brother doing? Yes, those medications aren't generally used to treat great ADHD. And yes, again, withdrawal effects are normal and it may take a few weeks for him to stop sleeping so much and feeling somnolent. As listed by the FDA, he may also experience reboun...

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What is the difference between Risperlet and Risperdal tablets? ... Thank you Terry ## From what I've been able to find, there is no difference. They both contain the active ingredient Risperidone, which is an antipsychotic. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and somnolence. Learn more Risperidone details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my son is autistic was put on risperlet twice a day .I wan to know is that possible ## Hello, Malebo! How are you? Yes, it can be prescribed like that. How old is your son and what is the dosage he's been given? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, somnolence and weight changes.

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Hi, my son is 12 years old and was diagnose with ADHD, He started to take this medication from the 18 July 2016 to date and his taking Risperlet 0.5mg and concerta 36 in the morning and 1mg at night together with the Epilizine, since Tuesday afternoon his been complaining about feeling hot and not feeling very well, this morning on Thursday he had a blackout sitting in the cough with thick salaiva out of his mouth that was very scary, he just dozed-off and I tried to wake him up, called his doctor immediately and he told me to stop the medication, Not sure what is the cause is the medication to strong for him or the doctor can't find the right dose for him? Your response is much appreciated. ## Hello, Wendy! How is your son doing? Has his doctor actually seen him, yet, to evaluate h...

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