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Whats the best way to treat antipsychotics, such as risperidone, anticholinergic effects?
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Answer: There are a few medications to try to control the side effects off the antipsychotic medications. Cogentin (benztropine) works well and is well tolerated
Answered 7/20/2015
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Extrapyramidol: I guess that this is what you're referring to, rather than "anticholinergic." But there is no single best way. There are a number of medicines that can be taken, including some anticholinergic medicines. But it is an individualized decision.
Answered 7/19/2015
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