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How long does it take for risperdal to treat psychosis?
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Varies: Some symptoms can be treated with very few doses. In other cases, it can take a couple of weeks, including the time it takes to go up on the dose to an effective level without running a higher risk of adverse reactions. Check here:http://nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Medications&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8189
Answered 1/17/2019
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It depends: Risperdal is very effective as an antipsychotic. It may take several weeks along with careful monitoring and titration of the dose. I have seen people get better in a few days with a low dose and I have seen some requiring a higher dose over an extended period of time.
Answered 1/17/2019
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