A 42-year-old woman with schizophrenia is on a second-generation antipsychotic (risperidone). She complains of significant weight gain and sedation. W...

Question

A 42-year-old woman with schizophrenia is on a second-generation antipsychotic (risperidone). She complains of significant weight gain and sedation. What is the recommended first-line step to address these side effects?

Accepted Answer

Switch to a different antipsychotic with lower metabolic risk

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Abruptly stop risperidone

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Add a benzodiazepine

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Initiate ECT

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No changes, continue the same regime

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia

A 42-year-old woman with schizophrenia is on a second-generation antipsychotic (risperidone). She complains of significant weight gain and sedation. What is the recommended first-line step to address these side effects?