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Risperdal (risperidone), an anti-psychotic drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and the mania associated with bipolar disorder, is classified as an "atypical anti-psychotic," a new class of medications with reportedly fewer side effects and greater success rates than older medications of the same type.

The benefits of Risperdal with regard to side effects include: less Parkinson disease symptoms, less dystonia (a neurological disorder characterized by overactive muscles or muscle groups), very low risk of tardive dyskinesia (a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive, jerky movements of various parts of the body), and reversal of many negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as affective blunting, social and emotional withdrawal and low motivation.

According to its manufacturer, Risperdal has become the most commonly prescribed anti-psychotic drug in the United States. Although it has only been FDA approved to treat schizophrenia, it is also commonly used to treat bipolar mania and mixed states and aggressive symptoms of autism. People taking Risperdal to treat bipolar disorder may experience more side effects than those taking it to treat schizophrenia.

To avoid withdrawal symptoms, patients should take Risperdal every day as prescribed by their doctor. While the drug can start working within three days, it can also take up to several weeks to see improvements. Different doses work better for different patients. Before giving up on the medication, whether due to lack of success or extreme side effects, doctors may try to alter the dosage. Higher doses are more likely to produce adverse reactions. Patients should not go off the medication unless they are told to do so by their health care professional.

Risperdal has been recommended for prescriptions of short duration. The drug should only be used for as long as it is effective, and the patient should be monitored regularly to check on the effectiveness and need for medication. Due to the dangers of drug interactions and allergic reactions, it is important to discuss any other medications, allergies or conditions with a physician before starting a Risperdal prescription.

Although side effects and withdrawal symptoms are not common with Risperdal, as with any medication, they are a possibility. For example, seizures have been reported after treatment with Risperdal. Due to this possibility, it is wise to gradually reduce dosage of a medication before stopping its usage completely, and to follow physician''s advice before deciding to go off Risperdal.

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