Compare Risperdal vs. Haldol

• Risperdal (risperidone) is effective at relieving psychotic symptoms, manic episodes, irritability, and aggressive behavior. It also lowers relapse rates in people with schizophrenia and people with irritability associated with autism.
• Less likely to cause heart problems compared to other antipsychotics.
• Compared to other antipsychotics, Risperdal (risperidone) causes less sedation and weight gain.
• A generic version available for pill, dissolving tablet, and liquid formulations.

• Mild to moderate risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) - movement disorders that cause stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive, or involuntary movements.
• People taking Risperdal (risperidone) might have weight gain and problems with cholesterol or blood sugar.
• Compared to other antipsychotics, this medication has a higher risk of hormone problems that can cause nipples to leak and male breasts to grow abnormally large.
• You might need routine blood tests to check how the medicine is affecting your body.
• Risperdal (risperidone) takes 4 to 6 weeks for its full effects on thoughts and mood.

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar I disorder (manic)
• Irritability associated with autistic disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Behavioral symptoms associated with dementia
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Depression

• Pill
• Dissolving tablet
• Liquid
• Injection

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