Long-acting Injectable Risperidone in Patients With Schizophrenia After an Acute Episode

25 mg to 50 mg Risperdal Consta intrmuscular injection every 14 days starting at baseline. Treatment with oral antipsychotics or risperidone will continue 21 days after the first injection of Risperdal Consta. This treatment will then be tapered off within the next 7 days.

25 mg to 50 mg Risperdal Consta intrmuscular injection every 14 days starting at week 12. Treatment with oral antipsychotics or risperidone will continue 21 days after the first injection of Risperdal Consta. This treatment will then be tapered off within the next 7 days.