Risperidone + Trihexyphenidyl

Uses

Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl are used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

How it Works

How Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl work Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl is a combination of two medicines: Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic that works by balancing the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts, and behavior. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic that acts on the nervous system to correct some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease and certain side effects associated with antipsychotic treatment.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl include nausea, dry mouth, Parkinsonism, akathisia (inability to stay still), sedation, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, and blurred vision.

Expert Advice

Risperidone + Trihexyphenidyl is a combination medication used to treat schizophrenia or mania.
Trihexyphenidyl helps control drug-induced abnormal movements.
Exercise caution while driving or performing tasks that require concentration, as Risperidone + Trihexyphenidyl may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication, as it may reduce its efficacy.
The medication can cause dry mouth; maintain good oral hygiene by:

Drinking water
Chewing sugarless gum
Sucking on hard candy

It may lead to an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat).
Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and monitor your levels.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or difficulty passing urine.
Do not stop taking Risperidone + Trihexyphenidyl without consulting your doctor first, as it may worsen symptoms.

Other Combinations

Haloperidol + Trihexyphenidyl

Chlorpromazine + Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl

Chlorpromazine + Trihexyphenidyl

Thioridazine + Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl

Chlordiazepoxide + Imipramine + Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl

Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl

Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl

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