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Jan 22, 2014, 10:38 PM
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My doctor started me on risperidone in combination with my zoloft a month ago and I'm only at the 2mg dosage for it and I'm so groggy. I also take vyvanse during the day which usually gives me tons of energy but lately it hasn't in combination with thr risperidone. Does this usually taper off ? It feels so sedating and I go to school and have a 4 year old but all I wanna do is lay down and nap. Some days it's hard to wake up at all.
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Jan 23, 2014, 03:45 AM
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Yes, I know it can be hard for first few months because the drug(s) start to take their full effect after a month & yes it tapers off gradually after once your body get used to it. There side-effects can be really challenging for the first few months & esp if you haven't taken it ever before. Best of Luck! May you get better soon & able to cope with it.
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Jan 23, 2014, 09:32 AM
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Jan 23, 2014, 01:32 PM
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2mg Is usually too high of a dose. Psychiatrists only put that dose because everyone else does it. .5-1mg is a good enough dose. I was on 2mg but was waay too tired I couldn't think at all. Ask for a reduction in dose. If you don't notice any difference, then there is no need to take more.
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Jan 23, 2014, 02:41 PM
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Thanks all, I'm gonna try cutting the pill in half until I see my doctor again and see if that helps. Even my vyvanse which usually gives me tons of energy seems to do nothing for me now after taking the risperidone
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Jan 23, 2014, 04:36 PM
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I'm on 4 mg now and find it only mildly sedating. I take it at night right before I go to bed, and I'm fine the next day. I did have more problem with sedation when I started on it, but I got used to it.
Good luck. splitimage
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Jan 30, 2014, 12:01 AM
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Smallish update, my doctor today lowered it to 1mg saying the sedation effect should wear off after I get used to it
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