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My doctor is making me quit risperdal cold turkey after i have been taking 1mg everyday for over 2yr's, should i be worried about withdrawal symptoms?

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Dr. Robert Kohn
Dr. Robert Kohnanswered
Psychiatry 39 years experience
Yes: There must be a reason your physician decided to do this..This would not be my pattern and I would not recommend that a medication be abruptly discontinued that you have been on for 2 years.
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