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Does risperidone shrink a region of the brain?
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No, it should not. A medication which causes the structural change of the brain will not be approved by FDA.
Answered 4/19/2022
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It modifies neurochemistry, but does not alter anatomy. There is not focal or diffuse atrophy secondary to riisperidone.
Answered 4/20/2022
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