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How can i keep the weight down thts gained by taking sertiline and risperdone?
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Side effects: optimal weight management includes healthy diet choices as well as exercise. The class of medications that Risperidone belongs to carries a risk of weight gain that varies amongst agents. If weight management has been difficult during treatment with risperidone, consultation should be sought regarding other members of the medication class being an effective alternative with less risk of wt gain.
Answered 2/11/2017
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