Neurological Health

Risperdal with the active ingredient risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication that works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Autistic children between 5 and 16 years of age can use it to treat aggression and irritability. Adults over 18 years of age can use the medication to treat certain mental or mood disorders such as bipolar disorders or schizophrenia. Some people may also use the medication alone or along with other medication to treat Alzheimer’s dementia or depression.

Ropin containing the active ingredient ropinirole is considered a dopamine agonist type of medication. The drug has some of the same effects of the natural substance dopamine and is used to restore mental balance. The medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, balance problem and poor muscle control. Some people may also use it to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS), the condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs.

Serenace works by blocking a variety of receptors in the brain to decrease abnormal excitement in the brain. The active ingredient haloperidol is considered a conventional antipsychotics type of medication. The medication is used to relieve symptoms such as disturbed feelings, behavior and thoughts in various mental conditions such as schizophrenia and mania. Patients diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome may also use the drug to con troll their verbal and motor tics.

Seroquel can be used to treat symptoms such as loss of interest in life, strong inappropriate emotions and disturbed or unusual thinking caused by a mental illness called schizophrenia. It can also be used alone or along with other drugs to treat episodes of depression and mania in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.