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How big should a risperidone dosage be?
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Age-dependent: Depends on what you are using it for, and how you are tolerating the medicine. 0.5 mg to 6 mg daily is the usual range if taken orally.
Answered 4/11/2014
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There is none: there is no standard dose. it depends on what is being treated and what the medication is being used for. discuss your concerns with your physician.
Answered 4/7/2016
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Depends: The maximum recommended dose is 6 mg. This depends on diagnosis, symptoms, medical condition, and other factors. Talk to your doctor about this as s/he know these factors about you.
Answered 6/12/2017
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