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I am in full blown withdrawal symptoms from stopping risperidone with anxiety and my psychiatrist is back 5 days later.I had to stop because of side effects at 1 mg.What should I do?
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Medical doctor is not lifting up phone.Is there any medication I can take to lessen the withdrawal symptoms?.
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If your psychiatrist is unavailable, you should visit your medical doctor and let him know about the situation.  He could prescribe medication and techniques to give you relief from the anxiety as well as the other withdrawal symptoms you are having.  
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