On two tablets a day; should I cut to one then half then 0 or do a cold turkey.
Common sense tells me tapering is best.
Don’t even have a mood disorder so idk why I was put on this stuff.
Thanks in advance.
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Risperidone I am stopping cold turkey; I take a paliperidone injection and the metabolite of risperidone is paliperidone so it should be fine.
Got blurred vision from risperidone. Idk why Doctors never listen.
It’s probably a bad idea to play doctor with yourself. If you want to change meds / stop them, it should be done under your doctor’s supervision really. That’s the safest way of doing things.
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I consider myself a doctor with a medical background; not fully on paper, but I see your point. I might ask my community team.
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I agree with @everhopeful
Do so under doctor supervision is my best advice
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It is dangerous to go off a med without medical supervision! Ask your doctor for help with this.
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Tapering is best, but you should do it with your doctor. 
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Don’t mess with your meds on your own!
Talk and work with your doctor
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Definitely consult your dr about any medication concerns. They will be able to help you with any questions you have.
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I came off drugs under supervision and did it by replacing with a different drug, like clozapine was replaced with abilify after a couple weeks
Lithium gave me sweats so i stopped it cold turkey
Just speak to mh if you want
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i have no clue about lithium but i just wanted to say i havent heard anybody talk about lithium on here in a while oddly enough. i know there are a decent number of bipolar people here and i have diagnosed some elements of bipolar but i never used lithium either. I hope you find a med that works for you if you are going to stop using it. If you do need it though i hope you keep up with it
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hello to everybody…as for lithium…
Dealing with stresses has been a lifelong battle for me, but Normotim (Lithium Ascorbate is the main component of Normotim!) has given me a new lease on life. I no longer feel constantly weighed down by sadness and have noticed a significant reduction in anxiety levels. The supplement has helped me cope better with difficult situations, and I now feel more in control of my emotions. My ability to process information has also improved, and I feel sharper and more focused.
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Welcome to the forum 
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Slowly taper off meds watch out for side effects along the way.
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hello, thank you for your concern very much. it’s not real name
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T’is the only way 
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