
UZEDY® | Official Patient Site
UZEDY (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension is a prescription medicine used to treat schizophrenia in adults. For more information about UZEDY, see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING, or talk to your healthcare provider.
A TREATMENT WITH OPTIONS - UZEDY
UZEDY is given as an injection (or shot) by a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse. It’s injected just below the skin instead of deep into your muscle like most other long-acting injectables (LAIs) used to treat schizophrenia.
Clinical Trial Results | UZEDY®
UZEDY was researched in a clinical study that included 542 patients who were treated with either UZEDY or placebo. This study was the largest and longest clinical study for a risperidone long-acting injectable (LAI) in schizophrenia to date.
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UZEDY
Prior to initiating UZEDY in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, titrate with oral risperidone to at least 2 mg once daily. Following oral titration, and based on clinical response and tolerability, the recommended dosage of UZEDY is 50 mg once monthly [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6, 8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
UZEDY® (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension significantly reduced the risk of relapse compared with placebo in a clinical study.† 93% FEWER SETBACKS With once-monthly UZEDY, after 24 weeks (about 6 months) of treatment, the relapse-free rate of patients was 93% vs 72% for those receiving placebo. GREATER STABILITY
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS - UZEDY
Learn about the common side effects of UZEDY® (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension. Please see the full Prescribing Information for UZEDY, including Boxed WARNING.
Savings and Resources | UZEDY®
UZEDY is an FDA-approved, long-acting injectable (LAI) form of risperidone used to treat schizophrenia in adults. Instead of taking a pill every day to help treat your schizophrenia symptoms, with UZEDY, you get 1 injection every 1 or 2 months.
TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR - UZEDY
A discussion guide to help you and your doctor talk about UZEDY® (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension. Please see the full Prescribing Information for UZEDY, including Boxed WARNING.
Finding Support | UZEDY®
Staying on course with UZEDY® (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension. Please see the full Prescribing Information for UZEDY, including Boxed WARNING.
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UZEDY® Savings Offer
The Patient Savings Program for UZEDYTM (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension is available to eligible patients who have been prescribed UZEDY and have commercial prescription insurance.