Risfer 3mg Tablet

Risfer 3mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.

Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia, sedation, somnolence, vomiting, coughing, parkinsonism, headache, and fever. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Mania
• Treatment of Schizophrenia

• Risfer 3mg Tablet helps treat schizophrenia and mania.
• It may cause less weight gain, sedation, and heart problems as compared to other similar medicines.
• It may take 4-6 weeks to notice any medication effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Risfer 3mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• It may cause increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and fat. Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
• Inform your doctor  if you experience any abnormal movements or restlessness.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases as Risfer 3mg Tablet can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.
• Do not stop taking Risfer 3mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.