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Tapering off risperdone — TaperCommunity

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Limonzest

holding

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Florida

Tapering off risperdone

May 14, 2026··

taper update

Doing okay. Akathesia improved

Risperdone — 2 months — holding | with clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice5d ago

"Doing okay. Akathesia improved" — @Limonzest

Glad to hear this, especially regarding the Akathisia!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor5d ago

Hell ya! Akathisia is the worst, all the best!

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