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A member asked:

Does the sedative effect of risperidone wear off over time like a sleeping pill?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Usually: The initial effects of this drug class includes sedation. However, with long term use, this subsides unless the dose is changed (increased).

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thanks for asking!: Risperidone is not a sleeping medication so sedative effects over time will wear off.

Dr Aronzon and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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