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Is Taking Risperidone Along With Olanzapine And Mirtazapine Advisable?

DO THE FOLLOWING DRUGS HAVE ANY DANGEROUS INTERACTIONS TOGETHER? RISPERIDONE 3 MG. 2X DAY, OLANZAPINE 20 MG. 1 TAB DAY, MIRTAZAPINE 300 MG. 2X DAY, FAMOTIDINE 20 MG. 2X DAY(PATIENT IS HEARING VOICES ON THESE DRUGS & TO THE EXTREME, CANNOT FUNCTION, SLEEP, & IS DEFINITELY TOO MUCH MEDICINE).NEXT CAN THE PATIENT USE KLONOPINE 0.5 MG. TABLET 2X A DAY?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Olanzapine, risperidone and mirtazapine all cause sedation so there is a risk of excessive drowsiness for most persons.

In terms of the hearing voices, this is likely related to the illness itself. Risperidone and olanzapine are both used to help persons who may have problems with hearing voices, it is used in treatment.

The use of both of these anti psychotic medications (risperidone and olanzapine) can increase the risk of other side effects but it is possible that both are being used in an attempt to control the symptoms.

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine , this would also cause drowsiness. It would not help with the voices, but helps with anxiety or insomnia

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Is Taking Risperidone Along With Olanzapine And Mirtazapine Advisable?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Olanzapine, risperidone and mirtazapine all cause sedation so there is a risk of excessive drowsiness for most persons. In terms of the hearing voices, this is likely related to the illness itself. Risperidone and olanzapine are both used to help persons who may have problems with hearing voices, it is used in treatment. The use of both of these anti psychotic medications (risperidone and olanzapine) can increase the risk of other side effects but it is possible that both are being used in an attempt to control the symptoms. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine , this would also cause drowsiness. It would not help with the voices, but helps with anxiety or insomnia I hope this helps