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Is Taking Risperidone Safe And Can Be Prescribed To Dementia Patient?
I have a friend who has dementia and is prescribed risperidone for aggression, I have just read that Risperidone should not be prescribed to dementia patients, can you please advise if risperidone is safe and does it control aggressive behaviour in dementia patients thanks Terese
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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If the dementia is pathological in origin then Risperidone is contraindicated but dementia is functional one then Risperidone would be benefited, hope this information helps you have nice day.
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If the dementia is pathological in origin then Risperidone is contraindicated but dementia is functional one then Risperidone would be benefited, hope this information helps you have nice day.
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