Risdone-Forte Tablet (Risperidone 4mg/ Trihexyphenidyl 2mg)

Risdone-Forte Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of antipsychotic drugs primarily used to treat schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that are not real. Schizophrenia is a symptom, not an illness. A mental or physical illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma can cause it.

Risdone-Forte Tablet 10’s is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines, namely, Risperidone and, Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. Risperidone decreases dopaminergic and serotonergic activity in the brain, which reduces the symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorders. Trihexyphenidyl is in a category of medicines called antimuscarinic drugs. It acts on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson’s disease and some side effects that arise during antipsychotic treatment.

Risdone-Forte Tablet 10’s is available in the form of oral tablets. It is dissolved in the mouth with the help of water. It can take two times a day, as prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s can cause side effects like nausea, constipation, dry mouth, weight gain, sleepiness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), and nervousness. Most of these side effects of Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s, let your doctor know if you have diabetes, heart disease, tardive dyskinesia (movement of face and jaw), or liver and kidney problems. A woman who is pregnant, thinking of being pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be pregnant is not allowed to take this medicine, so tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Please do not stop taking Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s on your own, as it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition.

Schizophrenia (Mental illness)

Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s is used to treat schizophrenia (A mental illness in which a person is confused). Risdone Forte Tablet 10’s is a fixed-dose combination composed of two different medicines, namely, Risperidone and, Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that acts by regulating the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to enhance mood, perception and behaviour. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic agent that works on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson’s disease and some side effects that arise during antipsychotic treatment.

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• Nausea
• Constipation
• Dryness in the mouth
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Nervousness