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drug_recall risperdalAs with any prescription drug, stopping Risperdal use should be carefully planned and executed with the help of a doctor. Risperdal, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, was approved by the FDA to treat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and the mania associated with bipolar disorder. This antipsychotic drug is also prescribed for unapproved, off-label uses including autism and behavioral disorders in both children and elderly persons.
Risperdal is recommended to treat the symptoms of these mental health ailments on a short term basis and is not a curative medication. The effects of taking and stopping Risperdal can vary from patient to patient, therefore it is important to discuss dosing with an experienced health professional.
The effects of Risperdal generally begin to show anywhere from three days to several weeks following the onset of treatment. Stopping Risperdal during this time because no improvement can be seen may not be in a patient''s best interest, as the medication may have not had an adequate amount of time to reveal its effects. As an alternative to stopping Risperdal treatment, a doctor may decide to manipulate a patient''s drug dose. This may help to achieve optimal benefits by lowering adverse side effects and finding the Risperdal strength that works best on an individual basis.
In order to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping Risperdal use, it is important to take Risperdal exactly how it is prescribed. If a patient misses a dose, it is best to skip it and immediately resume their established regiment. Double dosing has the potential to cause serious adverse health effects.
When stopping Risperdal a doctor may recommend that a patient gradually reduce the dosage in an effort to avoid potentially harmful side effects. Although serious withdrawal symptoms are not common when stopping Risperdal, they are possible and every measure should be taken to avoid them.
Common side effects which may prompt a patient''s stopping Risperdal treatment include: gastrointestinal problems, dry mouth, sore throat, trouble walking, dizziness, rapid heart beat, seizures, cognitive and motor impairment, problems regulating body temperature, visual problems, sexual dysfunction, and weight gain. There are also very serious side effects associated with Risperdal use that may prompt a patient to stop taking Risperdal.
Elderly patients are at an increased risk from suffering stroke while taking Risperdal. Risperdal has also been shown to cause or worsen diabetes mellitus. In some patients, Risperdal can cause an increased production of prolactin, which stimulates the development of glandular breast tissue (gynecomastia). Risperdal can also cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.
If you have experienced any adverse health reaction, stopping Risperdal may be in your best interest and should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible.
Janssen Pharmaceutic Products, the makers of the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, sent a letter to the health care community outlining the potential health risks associated with the medication.
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