Autist

What Autist (Risperidone) is used for

Risperidone is an antipsychotic medicine, available only on prescription. It works on natural chemicals in the brain, mainly dopamine and serotonin. It does not cure the condition, but it can ease symptoms such as hearing voices or confused thinking, and help many people feel calmer and think more clearly. It is not habit-forming and does not change your personality. It comes as tablets, tablets that melt in the mouth, a liquid, and a long-acting injection (for schizophrenia only) given by a GP surgery or mental health team.

• Schizophrenia, where a person may see or hear things others do not, hold beliefs that are not true, feel very suspicious, or have muddled thinking
• Mania (a very high, excited mood) in bipolar disorder
• Short-term help with ongoing aggressive or agitated behaviour in children aged 5 and over and young people with conduct disorder, a learning disability or autism
• Short-term help with ongoing aggression in people with Alzheimer's disease, when other non-medicine approaches have not helped

Side effects, warnings and interactions for Risperidone

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