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Risperdal (risperidone) Treatment Report
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Generic Name: Risperidone
What is Risperdal? This is the brand name for Risperidone, which is in the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, and episodes of mania or mixed episodes for people with bipolar disorder.
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Reasons Taken
6 patients in the community are taking or have taken Risperdal.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | 50% |
| Depression | 2 | 33% |
| Mood swings | 1 | 16% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Risperdal or how long patients were taking Risperdal before stopping.