OptiFlex Complete and Risperdal

• Generic Name: chondroitin / glucosamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Artificial Tears, Celluvisc, Clear Eyes CLR, GenTeal, Hypotears, Isopto Tears, Lacri-Lube SOP, Liquitears, Moisture Drops, Oasis Tears, Opti-Free Rewetting Drops, Optive, Refresh, Soothe, Systane, TheraTears, Ultra Fresh, Visine Tears, Chondroitin-Glucosamine, Schiff Move Free Caplets, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Edge Joint & Energy, OptiFlex Sport

Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints.

Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints). Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus.

OptiFlex Complete is a combination product that has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating osteoarthritis pain.

Other uses not proven with research have included treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, bladder problems, heart disease, high cholesterol, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint disease).

It is not certain whether OptiFlex Complete is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

OptiFlex Complete is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

OptiFlex Complete may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

• Generic Name: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Risperdal, Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab

Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children who are 5 to 16 years old.