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Will i lose weight if i stop taking my risperdal?
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Possibly: Risperdal has a side effect of weight gain. If you stop taking it, this effect will stop. However, for most people, exercise is necessary for weight loss in this situation.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Risperdal: You would lose excess weight you gained while on Risperdal.
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