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phyllisj
Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013 1:49 PM
Joined: 1/17/2013
Posts: 1


Does anyone have any experience with the drug Risperidal?

Any information would be appreciated.

 


Iris L.
Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013 3:18 PM
Joined: 12/15/2011
Posts: 18692


This is an anti-psychotic medication used to treat some of the behaviors associated with dementia. Members in the Caregiver message board may be more familiar with the use of this medication.  Do you have a specific question about it?

Iris L.

Lisa428
Posted: Monday, January 21, 2013 9:41 PM
Joined: 12/5/2011
Posts: 795


Phyllisj,

 

Hello and Welcome to the Alz Connected Message Boards.  Are you the person with Alzheimer's or another dementia??

 

Iris was correct in her response. 

 

We do have a toll free 24/7 help line you can call for information and other questions.  It is 800-272-3900.

 

Please, post this on the "Caregiver's Forum" yyou may get many more responses.

 

Perhaps if you could share more information, we coud help you more.

 

Good Luck.  Please, come back to let us know how you are doing.

 

Peace and Hope,

Lisa


 
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