Rispiradone

Product name - Rispiradone

Company - Rispiradone is manufactured by Janssen, L.P.

Rispiradone Consumer Demand - Rispiradone is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, BiPolar disorder and irritablity in people who have autism. When Rispiradone is given to people who have been diagnosed as schizophrenic symptoms such as hallucinations and suspiciousness improved. When it is used in the treatment of people suffering from BiPolar disorder, it is effective in controlling symptoms and frequency of episodes of mania and depression. When it is used in the treatment of children who are suffering from autism, they have fewer behavior problems, less aggressive behavior, fewer temper tantrums, and, in some cases, keeps these behaviors from returning.

Other Versions - Rispiradone is marketed in the following forms: Rispiradol
All tablets have the markings 'JANSSEN' on one side and RIS 0.25, RIS 0.5, R1, R2, R3, or R4 on the other side to indicate their strength. They are also color coded capsules: 0.25 dark yellow, 0.5 red-brown, 1 white, 2 orange, 3 light yellow, 4green. It is available in an oral solution and in tablets that dissolve in the mouth.

Similar Products- There are several alternatives to Rispiradone. These include Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine and Ziprasidone.

Miscellaneous Information: There are some adverse side effects that are associated with Rispiradone. These include dizziness, consitpation, nausea, skin rashes, tachycardia, drowsiness, insomnia, constipation, agitation, increased susceptiblity to colds, and anxiety. The health care provider should be aware of any other conditions that the patient might have such as diabetes, seizures, liver disease, epilepsy, hypotension, alazheimers, heart disease or allergies. The physician should also be aware if the patient is pregnant, nursing or planning on becoming pregnant or drinks alcohol regularly.

Medical attention needs to be sought immediately if there is an overdose. Symptoms of an overdoes include drowsiness, seizures, shakiness/tremors, hypotension and in severe cases, death. So be sure to speak with your medical professional before taking Rispiradone for bipolar disorder treatment.

Author: C. Anders, BiPolar Disorder Product Reviews