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Janssen, however, also marketed Risperdal as a treatment for older people with agitation from dementia, which is not an FDA-approved use of the medication. In fact, it can be dangerous for older adults with dementia to take antipsychotics, including Risperdal, and Janssen had to pay a fine for misbranding the drug.
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is most often used to treat delusional psychosis (including schizophrenia). This medication is also used to treat some forms of bipolar disorder and psychotic depression. Risperidone works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Some of the brand names of risperidone is the US are Belivon, Rispen, Risperdal.