Lamictal And Risperdal Side Effects

Hi. I have been taking these two drugs for about 8yrs along with lexapro. Can these medications be stopped or weaned off of by the patient? Also, how does lamictal and/or risperdal work?

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You should not stop such medications, unless your doctor states that it is safe for you to do so.

The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation, and weight changes.

The length of time they may work for anyone is highly individualized, since we are all different, some people can take them successfully for years.

Are you experiencing problems from taking them?

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