Risperidal Tapering Thread

February 24, 2026··

This is the forum for everyone tapering Risperidal. When you log a check-in in My Taper, it will appear here. That way you can see how others on the same medication are doing, follow their progress, and support each other through the journey. The more people log, the more useful this forum becomes for everyone tapering Risperidal.

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Ay RaAug 28

WelcomerRisperdal · researching

Hi. I am aiming to taper off Risperidal. I was on 4mg, then that got reduced by my psychiatrist to 3mg, in January, 2024. That was the last time I had a medication review. I have been trying to get another review for almost a year now, and I'm supposed to have one on Tuesday morning. I'm going to ask if they'll reduce my medication to 2.5mg. Does this seem sensible?

Risperdal — 3mg — 6 years 9 months — researching taper | without clinician

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BasedStaffAug 28

Community AnchorEffexor

@Ay Ra yes its sensible. Its 16%, the recommended is 10% but its close enough. If you want to be safer try cutting less but see how you feel.

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Polly's FarmAug 28

Trusted VoiceTrintellix · researching

Hi Ay Ra! Do you remember how you felt in January 2024 when you reduced to 3mg? If you managed that without too many symptoms, hopefully reducing to 2.5mg will go well. The articles/blog-posts here about talking to your prescriber might come in handy before Tuesday. All the best!

Trintellix — 15mg — 4 years, 9 months — researching taper | Risperdal — 0.35mg — 4 years, 9 months — actively tapering | Depakine — 1000mg — 12 years — supporting others | with clinician

Ay RaAug 29

WelcomerRisperdal · researching

Thank you very much. I'll probably check those out in a minute. I remember feeling exactly the same when I reduced from 4mg to 3mg!

Risperdal — 3mg — 6 years 9 months — researching taper | without clinician

Ay RaSep 3

WelcomerRisperdal · researching

Hey guys. Thought it would be sensible and helpful to keep you updated. I had my appointment with an NHS psychiatrist on Tuesday and it went well. I only saw him for about five minutes and he agreed to lower my dose of Risperidone from 3mg to 2.5mg, and have another appointment with him in six months' time to possibly reduce down to 2mg. Happy days! I've got enough 3mg tablets on me to probably last another two or three weeks, so I'm going to reduce to 2.5mg about a week or few days before I see my therapist next, which is on the 22nd of September. I'm feeling optimistic! :)

Risperdal — 3mg — 6 years 9 months — researching taper | without clinician

Polly's FarmSep 4

Trusted VoiceTrintellix · researching

That's great news! I think you're being very sensible. A 6 month hold will give your body and brain plenty of time to adjust to having less risperidone. And you'll have your therapist for support in case any symptoms come up. Best of luck!

SueBSep 24

WelcomerRisperdal · planning

Hi Ay Ra and all, am I allowed to post links on here? I have a link that shows the hyperbolic dose/receptor occupancy curve for Risperidone and a couple of other antipsychotics. It's helpful to figure out the approximate percentage that your receptors will be affected with each approximate dosage reduction. I will post it below, since I didn't see any rules or way to contact moderators of this forum or app. Moderators, please feel free to delete if not allowed, but please inform me if so (and all of us). Thanks! https://psychscenehub.com/psychinsights/antipsychotic-withdrawal-syndrome-tapering/

Risperdal — 3mg — 2 years — planning taper | Depakote — 750mg — 30 years — holding | without clinician

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