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What Causes Depression And Weakness In The Knees While On Risperidone?

HI IAM A CAREGIVER ONE OF MY PATIENTS IS TAKING RISPERIDONE TWICE A DAY FOR ANXIETY SHE JUST STARTED LAST WEEK BUT I NOTICED SHE GETS EMOTIONAL AND AND HER KNEES GETTING WEAKERPLUS SHE IS BECOMING INCONTINENT OF URINE AND TODAY SHE WAS VERBALLY ABUSIVE SHE ALSO DRINKS WHISKEY EVERY NIGHT COULD THAT INTERFERED
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
She should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with risperidone. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of risperidone such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.
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What Causes Depression And Weakness In The Knees While On Risperidone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with risperidone. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of risperidone such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.