AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question Can Risperdal inhibit the fight or flight response and if I stop taking it will it come back?
Answer Risperdal is known to cause some dose related drowsiness which may manifest itself as slowed reaction times. There have been no documented reports that it inhibits the fight or flight response, however. If you feel that you are experiencing this you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. There is a mechanism in place by which your case could and should be reported to the FDA and the drug's manufacturer for review. You and your doctor can then discuss whether it would be appropriate for you to continue taking Risperdal. Since this has never been documented before I can not predict what the outcome will be if your doctor decides that taking you off Risperdal is the best option for you.
