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Patients

Taking Risperidone
7 Patients currently take Risperidone
0 Patients stopped taking Risperidone
Stefannia Sex: F Flare-up: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile Stefannia 1mg daily since Aug 01, 2008
bluefloridasunshine Sex: F Flare-up: Moderate Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile bluefloridasunshine Risperdal, 1mg daily since Jun 19, 2007
mser245 Sex: M Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: none Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile mser245 Risperdal, 1mg daily since Apr 28, 2006

Brand Names: Apo-Risperidone, Buzon, Risperdal

What is Risperidone? Risperidone 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

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Risperidone.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	3	42%
Depression	2	28%
Major Depression	1	14%
Mood swings	1	14%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Risperidone.

	0.5 mg Daily	1 mg Daily
	1	6

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Risperidone or how long patients were taking Risperidone before stopping.

Currently taking Risperidone

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	0	1	2

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