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    GlossaryRisperidone

    antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

    Risperidone, also known by the brand name Risperdal, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. It works by altering the effects of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly dopamine and serotonin, to help stabilize mood and behavior.

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