Typical dosage for Uzedy
Before taking Uzedy, you must first take risperidone by mouth (e.g., tablets).
Your Uzedy dose will then be based on the risperidone dose you were taking before.
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Schizophrenia
- Injections once a month: The typical dose is 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, or 125 mg injected under the skin by a healthcare professional once every month.
- Injections once every 2 months: The typical dose is 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, or 250 mg injected under the skin by a healthcare professional once every 2 months.
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Bipolar 1 disorder
- Injections once a month: The typical dose is 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, or 125 mg injected under the skin by a healthcare professional once every month.
- Switching from twice-weekly risperidone injections: You can also switch to Uzedy from a risperidone injection given every 2 weeks (Risperdal Consta or Rykindo). In this case, Uzedy is given as 50 mg, 75 mg, or 100 mg once every month.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney or liver problems. Your dose might also differ if you're taking a medication that interacts with Uzedy.
