Drinking 2 mg of risperidone by mistake usually does not require special treatment if it is an adult, and children are advised to seek prompt medical attention.
Risperidone belongs to the non-traditional antipsychotic drugs, with the efficacy of the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia and other psychotic states present in the positive and negative symptoms, but also to relieve the accompanying anxiety, depression and other affective symptoms, as well as bipolar disorder manic episodes also have therapeutic effects.
Risperidone adults are usually given 1mg once or twice a day for the first time, which can be increased to 2mg twice a day on the second day; the dosage continues to be increased to 3mg twice a day on the third day, and thereafter the dose can be adjusted slowly under the supervision of a doctor.
The more common side effects of risperidone during use can lead to insomnia, anxiety, headache, dry mouth, and drowsiness. This product is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product and the ingredients contained in it. It should be used with caution in pregnant and lactating women.
Patients are advised to use the correct dosage of the drug under medical supervision.