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Indications for risperdal consta

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by firemonkey on Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:10 am

Indications for risperdal consta

I know that Consta is indicated for schizophrenia/bipolar but i have personality disorder NOS and am on 25mgs. How common/unusual is this off label use and would it ever be used for non psychotic symptoms?
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by Dr Gary Jackson on Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:59 am

Re: Indications for risperdal consta

Major tranquillizers are sometimes used for mood instability associated with borderline personality traits. Its quite unusual to use an injectible form but its all about convenience - whichever mode of medication delivery suits best. The dose range is broad and titrated according to response.
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