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Letter to the Editor

Initial Dosing Strategies for Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone

Mark W. Viner, MD; Jeremy M. Matuszak, MD; and Linda J. Knight, MD

Published: August 1, 2006

Article Abstract

Sir: What are the most effective initial dosing strategies when starting long-acting injectable risperidone? Vials are available in 3 doses: 25, 37.5, and 50 mg. As clinicians continue to gain experience in prescribing risperidone in this new injectable form, a review of initial dosing strategies when starting a patient on long-acting injectable risperidone is needed.’ ‹


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Volume: 67

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