Proper Use
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A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot into one of your muscles or as shot under your skin (in the stomach area or upper arm only).
Perseris™ and Risvan™ are given once a month. Risperdal Consta® is usually given every 2 weeks. Uzedy™ is given once a month or once every 2 months.
If you have never taken risperidone, your doctor will first give you an oral form of this medicine before starting treatment with Perseris™, Risperdal Consta®, Risvan™, or Uzedy™.
Missed Dose
This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Be sure to keep all appointments for the injections.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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