How long does it take for risperidone to work?
Question posted by Monkey3704 on 17 Dec 2014
Last updated on 12 November 2019 by Tahereh
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4 Answers
Tahereh
12 Nov 2019
Two months. Ask me how long it takes to stop working. I do not know. I stopped taking risperidone two months ago and I still can not sleep. Insomnia I wish I was dead and never took risperidone.
BigJames
3 Oct 2018
2-3 weeks. Then you may have to increase the dose if you still experience some symptoms.
balbanese
17 Dec 2014
2-3 weeks, for some it's 4-6
masso
17 Dec 2014
It may take up to several weeks.
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