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My doc put me on risperdal. i have epilepsy(absence seizures). is it still ok to take it?

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Generally yes: It is uncommon for that drug to worsen absence epilepsy. Can happen, but not too frequent. Partly depends upon what drug you use for epilepsy.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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