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A 48-year-old male asked:
Im on buspar (buspirone) 20mg risperdal 0.25mg ativan 2mg doc agmont the dose of zoloft to 75mg buspar (buspirone) to 30mg but when i take risperdal i fell legs restresiss?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Akathesis?: Akathesia is a commen side effect of risperdal & can be controlled with antiparkinson drugs
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Grant Brenneranswered
Psychiatry 24 years experience
Many causes, ask doc: There are a lot of reasons for restless legs. One to consider is that medications such as risperidone and sertraline (Risperdal and Zoloft) can cause "akathisia", a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion. Whatever the cause, speak to the prescriber about it.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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