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Dec 01, 2019 at 10:33 PM
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Hello, I am new here so I apologize if this has been asked. My Psychiatrist is taking me off of Risperidone because I have developed heart problems and that is one of the long term side effects. I have been on it for over 15 years. He cut the dose in have for two weeks which was up yesterday so I am no longer on that medication. He wants to see how I do without it before starting me on something else. Since the reduction I have not had any of the symptoms I used to have but I have been dizzy, and nauseated. About how long does the withdrawal symptoms last?
My psychiatrist is on vacation and I could not find anything online. I am actually hoping to not have to go on anything else at this time because of the new heart problem now. Apparently I have a arrhythmia. Thank you in advance |
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Dec 02, 2019 at 06:54 AM
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I've never cone off it completely but have dropped my dose a couple of times, and get the dizziness and nausea you mention. I find it usually lasts 3-5 days, but everyone is different.
Hopefully your heart problems will go away, now that you're no longer on it. splitimage __________________  "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba 
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Dec 02, 2019 at 07:47 AM
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I had some nausea coming off it, but it only lasted a few days. Sending you positive vibes!
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Dec 02, 2019 at 02:42 PM
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Thank you both for the quick responses and good vibes
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