Letter to the Editor August 1, 2006

Initial Dosing Strategies for Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone

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

J Clin Psychiatry 2006;67(8):1310-1311

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.’ ‹