What Can I Do To Reverse The Effects Of Risperdal

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2020

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Question : What can I do to reverse the effects of risperdal during the day?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can you please explain the symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Can you please explain the adverse effects you are experiencing in the day time?

Side effects like dizziness and excessive day time sleepiness are quite common with risperidone especially in the initial few months of use. It will settle with time while you are adapting to the drug.

Dose reduction will be a good choice to prevent risperidone mediated side effects.

Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol (if at all do) alcohol itself is a central nervous system depressant and it may worsen the risperidone mediated problems.

Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (48 minutes later)

I feel stressed out throughout the day because of my risperdal that I take at night. Is their another medication or a recommendation (like a tea) to counteract the effects?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Given.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is seen in especially on the initial days of usage.
Relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation can provide symptomatic relief.
If there is stress and anxiety additional anti anxiety pills like clonazepam at a low dose may be required after consulting a psychiatrist.
Thanks

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