No, it is an antipsychotic but can produce sedation similar to
that of barbituates.
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No, it's an atypical antipsychotic
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All of the atypical antipsychotic agents are chemically
classified as dibenzepines. They are considered atypical or novel
because they have different side effects from the conventional
antipsychotic agents.
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Risperidone is not a benzodiazepine drug. It is an atypical
antipsychotic.
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Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other
drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance
of side effects.