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Posted by fachad on April 3, 2003, at 0:18:58
My elderly mother has been taking Risperdal for about a month.
It's not helping, and I want her to discontinue it. Should we do a taper, or just quit cold turkey?
Posted by Griobhtha on April 3, 2003, at 13:13:12
In reply to Anybody Get Withdrawals from Risperdal?, posted by fachad on April 3, 2003, at 0:18:58
> My elderly mother has been taking Risperdal for about a month.
>
> It's not helping, and I want her to discontinue it. Should we do a taper, or just quit cold turkey?If you stop cold turkey, its half-life is approximately 36 hours. So within three days she would feel the effects of discontinuation.
My own experience tells me that tapering is preferrable, as sudden discontinuance will also end quickly the calm that one can feel from Risperdal. It would be like taking her from room temperature and dropping her in ice cold water. The experience is NOT pleasant.
Posted by Rainbowlight on April 4, 2003, at 23:14:44
In reply to Anybody Get Withdrawals from Risperdal?, posted by fachad on April 3, 2003, at 0:18:58
Considering your mothers age I think you should taper. I guess it also would depend on how high of a dose she is on.
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