Risdone-Forte Tablet

Product introduction
Risdone-Forte Tablet is a prescription medication used for managing schizophrenia. It helps by balancing certain brain chemicals that influence mood, thoughts, and behavior.

This medicine can be taken with or without food, preferably at night. It’s best to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady levels in the body. Follow the dosage and duration as advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, but do not take two doses together. Stopping this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects may include nausea, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, tremors, dry mouth, weight gain, or sleepiness. Initially, it might cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, so rise slowly from a sitting or lying position. Since it can make you drowsy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you. This medicine may also increase blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight, so following a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage these effects.

Always inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking to avoid interactions. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, discuss the potential risks and benefits with your doctor.

Uses of Risdone-Forte Tablet
This medicine is primarily used to treat schizophrenia by helping to stabilize mood and thought processes.

Benefits
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition where a person experiences distorted thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Risdone-Forte Tablet works by restoring the natural balance of certain brain chemicals, improving behavior and quality of life. It may take a few weeks to show noticeable improvement, so continue taking it as prescribed even if you don’t feel immediate changes.

Possible side effects
Most side effects are mild and may fade as your body adapts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or cause discomfort.

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Weight gain
• Drowsiness
• Sudden drop in blood pressure when standing
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Tremors
• Blurred vision
• Increased saliva production
• Nasal congestion
• Increased prolactin levels
• Respiratory or urinary tract infections

How to use
Swallow the tablet whole with water, without crushing or chewing. Take it consistently at the same time each day, with or without food.

How it works
Risdone-Forte Tablet contains two active ingredients: Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an antipsychotic that helps control mood, thoughts, and behavior by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels. Trihexyphenidyl works on the nervous system to manage movement-related side effects caused by antipsychotic medicines and helps improve muscle control.

Safety information

• Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol as it can increase drowsiness and other side effects.
• Pregnancy: Use only if prescribed by a doctor, as it may pose risks to the unborn baby.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended unless your doctor advises otherwise, as the drug can pass into breast milk.
• Driving: May cause dizziness, blurred vision, or confusion; avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
• Kidney issues: Dose adjustments may be necessary; consult your doctor.
• Liver issues: Use with caution; dose changes may be needed.

Missed dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed tablet.