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Risperidone
Risperidone is a second generation antipsychotic that is fda approved for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and behavioral issues with autism. It is generally effective and used commonly. Side effects include sedation, weight gain, increase in lipids and blood sugar, hunger, severe muscle reactions such as dystonia, tremors, among others. It also comes in a long acting injectable form.
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Just taken 56mg risperidone?
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Why did risperidone make me fat?
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Does risperidone work right away?
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How big should a risperidone dosage be?
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What is prescribed risperidone used for?
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Is risperidone better tolerated over time?
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Hi! What is the normal dose of risperidone?
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Why might someone be prescribed risperidone?
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Please describe the medication: risperidone?
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Can risperidone be taken same time as lithium?
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How much time for risperidone to get into system?
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What is the definition or description of: risperidone?
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Could you tell me what is the half life of risperidone?
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Coming off risperidone next week. What are the effects to watch for?
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How dangerous is it to reduce risperidone from 5mg to 2mg over the course of a week?
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Is it possible to lose wieght on 2 mg risperidone for aniexty while on diet n exercise also! ?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Witches are trying to make me ill, i've taken more risperidone to stop them but i need 100mg and i've only taken 56mg how can I stop them?
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Does risperidone cause diabetes?
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Is it safe to fast on Risperidone?
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What are the side effects of risperidone?
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What are the side effects of taking risperidone?
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Is risperidone addictive is risperidone addictive?
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How long would risperidone depot stay in your system?
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Side effects to look out for on 0.25mg of risperidone?
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Will risperidone make me gain weight? Please help me docs!
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What are the worst side effects of risperidal (risperidone)?
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What are the effects of risperidone (risperidal) for anxiety?
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