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How do you wean a person off risperidal (risperidone)?
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Gradually reduce dos: You r trying to avoid an exacerbation of psychotic symptoms so reduce dose and wait a month to six weeks before dropping the dose further if sx appear increase to previous level.
Answered 6/11/2019
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