risperidone

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risperidone (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A drug that is a combined serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

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The study demonstrated the efficacy of high-dose risperidone, but it did not demonstrate efficacy for low-dose risperidone. Source: Internet

The acute treatment of a manic episode of bipolar disorder involves the utilization of either a mood stabilizer (valproate, lithium, or carbamazepine) or an atypical antipsychotic (olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, or aripiprazole). Source: Internet

The classes of medication with the most proven efficacy in treating tics— typical and atypical neuroleptics including risperidone (trade name Medication trade names may differ between countries. Source: Internet

The atypical antipsychotic quetiapine appears effective in generalized anxiety disorder; however, rates of adverse effects are greater than that with SSRIs. citation Evidence for risperidone and olanzapine is not enough to make any comments. Source: Internet

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