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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved indications for oral risperidone (tablets, oral solution, and M-TABs) include the treatment of schizophrenia (in adults and children aged 13 and up), bipolar I acute manic or mixed episodes as monotherapy (in adults and children aged 10 and up), bipolar I Nov 16, 2022 · Risperdal may cause serious side effects including: uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement), breast swelling or tenderness (in men or women), nipple discharge, impotence, lack of interest in sex, RISPERDAL CONSTA ®
Depending on your health insurance
19% off the retail price
Last updated on Feb 8, 2024
All other individuals may apply in one of the three manners listed below: In-Person: The agency is open from 8:00
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Your eligible patients with commercial or private insurance pay as little as $10 per dose for their RISPERDAL CONSTA® medication There is a limit to savings each
If my Medicare prescription drug plan covers risperidone, how much will I pay? It depends on which coverage stage
Risperidone extended-release injection (Risperdal Consta, Rykindo) is used alone or in combination with Usual Adult Dose of Risperdal Consta for Bipolar Disorder: Long-acting IM Injection: Initial dose: 25 mg IM every 2 weeks
Depending on your health insurance plan, savings may apply toward co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible
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The drug is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder in children
25 mg per day in children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg); 0
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risperidone up to 4 mg daily for 2 weeks or more] for Risperdal Consta® injection By deep intramuscular injection
• Tardive dyskinesia: Consider discontinuing RISPERDAL ® if clinically indicated
Serious risperidone side effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, more serious movement problems, and a higher chance of falling
Fatigue: Many people report having little to no energy during the first couple weeks being drug-free
Infants born to women who are treated with RISPERDAL CONSTA® may experience symptoms such as tremors, irritability, excessive sleepiness, eye twitching, muscle spasms, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, or abnormal movement of arms and legs
Generic risperidone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
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