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Is risperdal dopamine agonist?

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No: How Risperdal (also called risperidone) works isn't entirely clear. It does act on Dopamine receptors, but it's an antagonist. It's also a serotonin receptor antagonist.

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No: It is a Dopamine antagonist, not an agonist.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Risperdal: Is Dopamine antagonist.

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