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Jun 13, 2025
Promising results from weekly schizophrenia pill
A new once-a-week risperidone pill for schizophrenia worked just as well as the daily version in a recent clinical trial. This could mean less hassle for patients, with similar results to taking a pill every day.
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Could help people stick to their meds
Most side effects were mild, mostly stomach-related. If the FDA approves it, this weekly pill could help people stick to their meds and see better outcomes. As Lyndra's Chief Medical Officer put it, this could "vastly improve medication adherence and outcomes" for those who rely on risperidone.