Risdone LS Tablet

Product introduction
Risdone LS Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in managing schizophrenia. It works by balancing certain natural substances in the brain that affect mood, behavior, and thoughts.

This tablet can be taken with or without food, preferably in the evening. It is best to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady levels of the medicine in the body. Take it in the exact dose and duration recommended by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but do not take two doses together. Stopping the medicine suddenly can worsen symptoms, so consult your doctor before discontinuing it.

Some commonly observed side effects include nausea, constipation, dry mouth, weight gain, dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, and infections like cold or urinary tract infections. At the start of treatment, you may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, so it is advised to rise slowly from sitting or lying positions. Since this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness, avoid driving or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you. It may also lead to increased blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight. Following a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise can help minimize these effects.

Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, as some can interfere with the action of this tablet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use.

Uses of Risdone LS Tablet
Used for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Benefits of Risdone LS Tablet
Schizophrenia affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This tablet works by correcting chemical imbalances in the brain, improving mood, and helping to manage abnormal thinking and behavior. It may take a few weeks to see noticeable improvement, so continue taking it even if you feel better unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Sudden drop in blood pressure on standing
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Tremors
• Nasal congestion
• Drooling
• Upper respiratory or urinary tract infections

How to take Risdone LS Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at a fixed time every day for better results.

How it works
Risdone LS Tablet combines two active ingredients: risperidone and trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an antipsychotic that balances dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood, thoughts, and behavior. Trihexyphenidyl helps prevent and manage certain movement-related side effects caused by antipsychotic medicines by correcting imbalances in the nervous system.

Important safety information

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause excessive drowsiness.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly advised by a doctor, as it may harm the unborn baby.
• Breastfeeding: May pass into breast milk and affect the baby. Consult your doctor before use.
• Driving: May cause dizziness, blurred vision, or confusion, so avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Kidney or liver problems: Patients with kidney or liver disease should use this medicine cautiously. Dose adjustments may be required.

Missed dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not take two doses at once.