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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015
Question: WHAT MEDICATIONS CAN I TAKE TO COUNTERACT THE NIGHTMARES I AM GETTING FROM TAKING RISPERDONE AND KLONOPIN.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
nightmare can be part of your disorder also

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I am using risperidone and clonazepam in lots of patients. I probably rarely come across such side effects with these medicines. In patients who have such complaints either it is already there before starting medicines or it is related due to their psychotic problem.

If it is confirmed that this problem began exactly after starting the medicines and occurs daily we need to change treatment approach.

Let me know more information.

- Is it confirmed that problem began after starting the medicines only?

- Since when are you taking these medicines?

- What is the dose?

- At which time do you take these medicines?

- Is nightmare daily?

- Do you get enough sleep?

- What are the symptoms for which are you taking these medicines?

I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Nightmares

Brief Answer: nightmare can be part of your disorder also Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I am using risperidone and clonazepam in lots of patients. I probably rarely come across such side effects with these medicines. In patients who have such complaints either it is already there before starting medicines or it is related due to their psychotic problem. If it is confirmed that this problem began exactly after starting the medicines and occurs daily we need to change treatment approach. Let me know more information. - Is it confirmed that problem began after starting the medicines only? - Since when are you taking these medicines? - What is the dose? - At which time do you take these medicines? - Is nightmare daily? - Do you get enough sleep? - What are the symptoms for which are you taking these medicines? I will be happy to help further after your response. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.