Risperdal, how much is 'low dose'?

[area99]

I'm not sure if this a matter of opinion or not (a set dose where it then becomes hi-dose). One place I read it was up to 4mg was considered low. However I'm not sure I believe that or not. My pdoc says at lower doses it's more serotinergic and more dopaminergic at higher doses. Which I though was an interesting point of view. ...Might explain the dosage thing??

What is considered 'low-dose'?

[Cetkat]

The best way to answer the dosing question is to look up the PI (Prescribing Information) Sheet. Most are located on the official med site under Healthcare Provider. Then you look for Dosing and Administration which is usually located on the first page of the .pdf. Here is that information for Risperdal. Click on the picture.

http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php/gallery/image/3883-risperdal/

As you can see, the low dose/starting dose among adults is between 2-3mg. You want to find your own dx, but if it's not listed I usually look at the numbers for BP because I consider that the closest one to MDD.

The target dose is the recommended amount and is normal. High doses are listed after that - which may or may not be the same as the recommended one. Some pdocs will write a script for an even higher amount to see if it works better. So, that would be the high dose as well, obviously.

[snugglepuss]

My doctor prescribes 2 to 4 mg of riseridal. My doctor gives me the leeway to take more or less depending on how I feel. At just 3 mg, risperidal treats over a dozen symptoms for me.

[area99]

The best way to answer the dosing question is to look up the PI (Prescribing Information) Sheet. Most are located on the official med site under Healthcare Provider. Then you look for Dosing and Administration which is usually located on the first page of the .pdf. Here is that information for Risperdal. Click on the picture.

http://www.crazyboar...3883-risperdal/

As you can see, the low dose/starting dose among adults is between 2-3mg. You want to find your own dx, but if it's not listed I usually look at the numbers for BP because I consider that the closest one to MDD.

The target dose is the recommended amount and is normal. High doses are listed after that - which may or may not be the same as the recommended one. Some pdocs will write a script for an even higher amount to see if it works better. So, that would be the high dose as well, obviously.

Thanks for the chart.I'm not taking it for any of those listed conditions. It seems my dose (1.25mg) is on the somewhat low side. I wish I could take more, I love this med...I'm gonna call the doc and ask if I an go higher

[dancesintherain]

The best way to answer the dosing question is to look up the PI (Prescribing Information) Sheet. Most are located on the official med site under Healthcare Provider. Then you look for Dosing and Administration which is usually located on the first page of the .pdf. Here is that information for Risperdal. Click on the picture.

http://www.crazyboar...3883-risperdal/

As you can see, the low dose/starting dose among adults is between 2-3mg. You want to find your own dx, but if it's not listed I usually look at the numbers for BP because I consider that the closest one to MDD.

The target dose is the recommended amount and is normal. High doses are listed after that - which may or may not be the same as the recommended one. Some pdocs will write a script for an even higher amount to see if it works better. So, that would be the high dose as well, obviously.

Thanks for the chart.I'm not taking it for any of those listed conditions. It seems my dose (1.25mg) is on the somewhat low side. I wish I could take more, I love this med...I'm gonna call the doc and ask if I an go higher

If you feel like its really working and yet there are still some symptoms hanging around, it definitely makes sense to talk about a dosage increase. I actually only took 1 mg when I was on it, but I don't think that's typical.

[CrazyCatLady]

I think it just depends on each person. Some people need more than others. I seem to be pretty sensitive to it and I've gone between 1.5 and 0.5 mg (I increase/decrease depending on symptoms). I find it to be very sedating but it also works really well for controlling symptoms. From what I've seen in other people's signatures around here, I'm on a pretty low dose. If it's working well for you but you are still having some symptoms, let your doctor know and maybe you guys can decide to bump up your dose a little.