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risperidone
Risperidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability. Risperidone may also be...
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Risperidone is used for: Treating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It is used to treat irritability caused by autistic disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Risperidone
Risperdal is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder that can cause delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations. It is also used for the short-term treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder. Risperdal is thought to work by muting the impact of dopamine and...
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Risperidone

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Risperidone
Has antipsychotic effect, apparently caused by dopamine- and serotonin-receptor blocking in CNS.
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See also: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Mania, Nightmares, Paranoid Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia

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