Can I use Risperidone for a long time?

Risperidone is usually used for no more than 6 weeks - this is what the manufacturer recommends. However, it is the doctor, on the basis of regular and frequent evaluation of the patient, who may consider the need for continued treatment. We wrote about the fact that drugs can be recommended in a different way than the one read from the leaflet here. This also the duration of treatment can be adjusted in an individual way: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/leczenie-off-label-poza-wskazaniami Rarely, but symptoms of withdrawal such as nausea, vomiting, sweating or insomnia can be observed, therefore it is recommended to gradually reduce the dose of the drug agreed with the doctor.