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Is it possible to lose weight and build muscle on risperdal consta and can u be weaned off with proper diet and exercise?

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Dr. Mara Fiorentino answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Weight loss: Losing weight is a challenge at any time, whatever are the medications you are on. Risperdal oral, or injectable as consta, is only one of the drugs leading to weight gain, increased cholesterol and lipids in blood, although in some individuals do not cause any of these problems. It is calculated that 25-30% of patients would gain up to 5-10 lbs per year. You can lose weight by exercise and diet.

Answered 5/8/2016

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