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Can taking a low dose of risperdal for a short period of time cause problems later on such as parkinsons or dystonia? also i took gabapetin for a little while for headaches and got up to 900mg but then tapered off. can this cause problems later on?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: The short term use of either of those meds will not cause any long term problems.

Answered 3/21/2018

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A member asked:

Can taking a low dose of risperdal for a short period of time cause problems later on such as parkinsons or dystonia? also i took gabapetin for a little while for headaches and got up to 900mg but then tapered off. can this cause problems later on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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