Frequently Asked Questions

How does Risperidone / Generic of Risperdal work?

Risperidone acts by inhibiting Dopamine (D2) and serotonin type (5-HT2) receptors. Risperidone has a high affinity for alpha 1, alpha 2 and H1 receptors that contribute to its action. The drug helps in stabilizing the neurotransmitters that create imbalance and thereby result in mood changes. Risperdal effectively enhances the moods and treats other anxiety disorders.

Side effects of Risperidone / Generic of Risperdal

The common side effects reported with Risperdal are increased dream activity, diminished sexual desire, nervousness, increased sleep duration, anorexia, reduced salivation, fatigue, increased pigmentation, polyuria, polydipsia and erectile dysfunction.

Guidelines before using Risperidone / Generic of Risperdal

Risperdal is advised to be co-administered with caution with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol. It is not advisable to consume the drug during pregnancy. If it is an absolute must to take Risperdal during pregnancy, it should be administered under the supervision of a medical practitioner. Risperidone is not recommended to be taken by breastfeeding mothers.

What are the common dosages of Risperidone / Generic of Risperdal?

The recommended starting dosage of Risperdal is 2 mg/day. In severely depressed patients a maximum of 16mg/day can be given in divided doses. The recommended starting dose for adolescents is 0.5mg/day and the maximum dose is 6mg/day.

Difference between Brand and Generic

Brand and generic Risperdal contains Risperidone as the active ingredient. The difference between brand and generic forms are packaging, pricing, and the brand name. When it was introduced, only brand Risperdal pills were sold in the market. Generic Risperdal came into the market only after the patent expired and today you can buy cheap Risperdal pills when it is sold as a generic variant. Both brand and generic Risperdal treat emotional disorders with the same effectiveness.

Where and How to buy Risperidone?

You can buy Risperidone online from our pharmacy. We have Risperidone in stock always and you can purchase Risperdal medicine online easily. You can purchase Risperdal drug online and have it delivered to your doorstep.

Why is the price of Risperidone / Generic of Risperdal so cheap at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy?

At Rx 2 Go Pharmacy we are continuously improvising on means to save costs as much as possible. Our expenses towards research and development are also practically zero. We order drugs in bulk volume, directly from the manufacturers. All savings accrued reflects cheaper prices of our prescription drugs.