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My son has started on risperdal (he is autistic). he is a bodybuilder, and he have lost 9 kg muscle over the past 6 weeks. is it a testosterone issue?

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Possibly: Most psychotropics can have endocrine dysfunction as a side effect. More important than androgen deficiency side effect would be the link between the drug and diabetes.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 7/6/2015

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