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Sir I am taking respidon 1 mg in night from last 12 years for schizophrenia. Is it necessary to take pacitane in addition to or not with risperidone 1 mg.
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Not necessary since dose of resperidone is low.
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Dear Atul, Nice to know that you are maintained well with 1 mg Risperidone. Pacitane is necessary, only if you have shaking of fingers, stiffness of body and too much saliva in mouth. Otherwise it is not necessary for the treatment of schizophrenia.
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