Risperdal withdrawal

I have a client with bipolar 1 disorder who has taken 6mg of risperdal daily for years. The medication has worked well for her but led to an 80 pound weight gain. The client has been working with weight management and taking Wegovy for 5 months with no weight loss at all. She quit her risperdal cold Turkey more than a week ago. Today, I noticed irritability and restlessness. The client has started having sleep difficulties. I reflected my observations today and expressed concerns for her... Read more
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