Perseris

Alternate Name: Perseris

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 120 MG

Warnings: Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Trouble swallowing Swelling of the breasts, breast soreness, nipple discharge (in both women and men) Seizures or tremors You may get overheated more easily while you are receiving this medicine. Be careful when you exercise or you are outside in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Painful, prolonged erection of the penis Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high cholesterol, Parkinson disease, trouble swallowing, or a history of breast cancer or seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a history of a heart attack or stroke. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of strokeNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (nerve disorder which can be life-threatening)Tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder that could become permanent)High blood sugar or high cholesterol levelsIncreased levels of prolactin hormoneIncreased risk of seizures This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, lightheaded, or may cause trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how risperidone works. Tell your doctor if you are using amitriptyline, carbamazepine, carbidopa, cimetidine, clozapine, digoxin, donepezil, erythromycin, fluoxetine, galantamine, levodopa, lithium, methylphenidate, paroxetine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, quinidine, ranitidine, rifampin, topiramate, valproate, or blood pressure medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., This medicine may change how your body regulates temperature. Avoid activities that could cause you to become very cold, hot, or dehydrated., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.