How Effective Is Injectable Risperdal?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

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Wed, 10 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : my son takes risperdal by mouth. Are there any dangers to receiving the injectable in contrast to the oral?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its safe compared to oral

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Risperidal Consta is relatively safer compared to oral doses especially in patients who refuse to take oral.

Remain relaxed, the injectable form is safe and better.

Thanks and Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj