Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other conditions. Its active metabolite paliperidone contributes significantly to its effect. Blood level monitoring can support clinical decisions about dosing adequacy and identify possible toxicity or non-compliance.
This test is used in selected clinical situations including breakthrough psychotic symptoms, suspected toxicity, evaluation of drug interactions, and assessment of compliance. Sample type is serum or plasma.