Initial Dosing Strategies for Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone

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.’ ‹