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I'm switching from olanzapine to risperidone. what is the equivalent dose of risperidone, that will equal 15 mg of olanzapine?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No established: equivalent dose. Prescriber will know your circumstances and rationally guide switch observing for response and side effects. Olanzapine should be tapered off over a period of 3-4 wks due to risk of withdrawal symptoms. Risperidone can be started week 1 of Olanzapine taper and titrated to target in 1 week. Best regards for success.

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 4/20/2016

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