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A member asked:

How can i get over the constipation that i suffer do to taking risperdal?

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Fluids, fiber and ex: Maintain adequate fluid intake. Adequate fiber in diet. 30 minute walking/day, senokot-s or equivalent if needed, ff problem persists see your physician as other issues may be at play.

Answered 2/5/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Risperdal: Also, it u r taking medication to combat side effects of risperdal, such as cogentin, (benztropine) it could be a factor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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