RISAR 3 mg. 20 tablets

WHAT IS AND WHAT IS USED RISAR?
Risar belongs to a group of compounds called antipsychotics.
Lynx used to control the conditions affecting your way of thinking, feelings and / or actions. These conditions can cause symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, thought disorder, unusual suspiciousness, emotional and social withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, guilty, anxious or tense. Risar taken both sudden and protracted in disorders of the aforementioned type.
In addition Risar is used to control the symptoms of mania in people with bipolar disorder.

REMEMBER - This medicine has been prescribed for you

BEFORE YOU TAKE RISAR
Do not take Risar:
- If you are allergic to risperidone or any of the other ingredients of Risar. An allergic reaction is recognizable by appearance of rashes, itching, swelling of the face or lips, shortness of breath and breathlessness.

Take special care with Risar
- If you suffer from diseases of the heart or blood vessels;
- If you have liver or kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy or dementia;
- If you had a stroke or transient ischemic attack.
You should also inform your doctor if there are risk factors for diseases of the circulatory system, including hypertension, diabetes or heart disorder known as atrial fibrillation.

Studies in elderly patients with dementia have shown that risperidone alone or furosemide was observed a higher incidence of mortality. Tell your doctor if you are taking furosemide. Furosemide is a drug which is sometimes used to treat high blood pressure, for the treatment of edema of various parts of the body, caused by the collection of too much fluid.

Taking Risar with food and drink
Risar can be taken regardless of meals. Do not use alcohol while taking Risar. The combined effect of Risar and alcohol can lead to drowsiness.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Preferred not to take Risar during pregnancy. If you become pregnant during treatment with Risar, immediately contact your doctor. In newborns of mothers taking risperidone during the last trimester of pregnancy were observed tremors, stiffness and difficulty in feeding, as these symptoms were reversible.
Risar should not be used during breastfeeding.


Important information about some of the ingredients of Risar
Risar contains lactose monohydrate. If your doctor has warned that intolerance to some sugars, consult him before taking this medicine.
E110 may cause allergic reactions.


HOW TO TAKE RISAR
Always take Risar just as you have been told your doctor. If you are not sure about it, ask your doctor. Swallow the tablets prescribed a small amount of liquid.
For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age in conditions affecting our thinking, feelings and actions:
The dosage is gradually increased during the first days of treatment, as follows: during the first day - 2 mg on day - 4 mg. The dose may be administered once or divided into two equal taken in the morning and evening. Your doctor may recommend more slowly increase the dose. It is specified according to your needs and is usually between 4 mg and 6 mg per day. Some patients respond well and at doses lower than 4 mg per day.

For adults and adolescents over 15 years of age with bipolar disorder
If this should take Risar to control the symptoms of mania, the initial recommended dose is 2 mg once a day, your doctor will change it if necessary. Most people feel better with doses between 1 and 6 mg per day. Your doctor will decide which is most appropriate dose for you. Treatment with the drug should be periodically assessed and the dose can be changed if necessary.

A key point: Never exceed a total daily dose of 16 mg.
Risar is intended for people over 15 years
If you are elderly or have liver or kidney problems, your dose should be reduced by half. Your doctor will warn you how many tablets you need to take
Do not stop taking Risar just because you feel better. It is important to continue taking over the entire period for which it is prescribed.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Sometimes Risar can cause side effects such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety or excitement. Sometimes you may experience the following side effects: drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, visual disturbances, constipation, indigestion, malaise, abdominal pain, problems in sexual function, incontinence, stuffy nose or profuse discharge from the nose , liver problems, skin rashes or swelling or other allergic reactions such as itching, swelling of face and lips, shortness of breath. Weight gain and swelling of the ankles can also meet.
Very rare in people taking Risar can happen stroke or transient ischemic attacks. If you experience sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arms or legs, especially unilaterally or point of slurred speech, seek medical attention. In very rare cases have been reported increases in blood sugar. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms such as excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Sometimes they may appear trembling, pronounced muscle stiffness or spasm, slow movements, salivation or anxiety, which usually disappear if your doctor prescribe a dose reduction or appoint additional drugs. In long-term use in women can occur secrete milk, lack of menstruation or disturbances in the regularity of menstruation. In men may appear swollen mammary glands. If this condition persists, contact your doctor.
Rarely been reported changes in blood counts.
In some cases, the early stages of treatment blood pressure may be slightly lower, leading to dizziness. This condition is usually transient and resolved without further intervention. Sometimes later in the course of treatment can be observed increased blood pressure, but it happens very rarely.
In rare cases Risar can cause excessive thirst. You may also experience a pronounced change in body temperature or appearance of uncontrollable movements, mainly of the face or tongue. It is also reported rare cases of convulsions. If something like this happens, contact your doctor. Very rarely Risar can cause fever, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle stiffness and loss of consciousness. If something like this happens, stop taking the drug immediately and contact your doctor.

WHAT RISAR
- The active substance is risperidone. Each tablet contains 1 mg Risar risperidone
- The other ingredients are magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silicas dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropylcellulose, titanium dioxide.
The tablets contain the coloring E104