Here's how to take Risperdal (respiridone) for bipolar disorder I, what to have checked before taking it, side effects and more. Read it carefully.

In 2007, the FDA approved Risperdal (risperidone) for bipolar disorder I patients, ages 10 to 17. Read about the study that prompted this decision.

Here's a brief on potential hyperprolactinemia among people with bipolar disorder taking Risperdal and certain other antipsychotics. Read about it here.

This person with bipolar disorder says Risperdal works for her irritability, anger, hostility and paranoia. Read more here.

See the maker's site on how Risperdal (risperidone) is used for people with bipolar disorder I in acute manic or mixed episodes. The page includes adverse reactions.

Second-generation antipsychotics, such as Risperdal (respiridone) for bipolar disorder, are under scrutiny for potential health issues for some people. Read about it here.

Risperidone (Respirdal) for bipolar disorder could cause weight gain. Read how Johns Hopkins scientists might have discovered how to stop weight induced by certain antipsychotics,