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Can decreasing risperidone suddenly cause insomnia or similar sleeping problems?

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Absolutely yes, especially if you have been takin it for a while. Most Drs would recommend slowly weaning this medication over time to avoid this type of symptoms

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2021

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