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  2. Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Risperidone is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

  3. Risperidone: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More - Healthline

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    Risperidone oral tablet is a prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, and irritability associated with autism. It's a type of drug called an atypical...

  4. Risperidone (Risperdal): Uses, Interactions & Side Effects

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    RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts.

  5. Risperidone: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com

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    Risperidone may be used to treat psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, or to relieve symptoms of autistic disorder in children. Experts are not sure exactly how risperidone works but suggest that its main effects are the result of it blocking both dopamine and serotonin receptors.

  6. Risperidone - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD

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    Find patient medical information for risperidone oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

  7. Risperidone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or irritability associated with autistic disorder. This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older adults who have dementia.

  8. Risperidone: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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    Risperidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions) in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older.

  9. Risperidone (Risperdal) - NAMI

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    Risperidone (Risperdal) is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Risperidone rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.

  10. Risperidone works by affecting chemical messengers in your brain (neurotransmitters) like dopamine. If you have too much dopamine it can make you see things that are not there (hallucinations) or think things that are not true (delusions).

  11. Risperidone is a prescription medicine that can help symptoms of certain mental health conditions. It’s used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are 13 or older.