Low dopamine level

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Low dopamine level

Asked for Female, 26 Years

I have been taking Risperidone for past 4 years. Will that medicine depletes my dopamine level as a whole?I'm asking this because I've all the problems of low dopamine level now.Actually I was under depression but my doctor misdiagnosed it as Psychosis and prescribed Risperidone.Now there's no hope for my life.

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Dr. Krithishree

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mangalore

Risperidone is a very gud medicine for d treatment of psychosis. Its action is to remove d excess amount of dopamine in d brain. Neva deplete it. Feeling of hopeless is a feature of depression. Consult a psychiatrist and evaluated in detail.

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Ms. Hema Sampath Psychologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Ms. Hema Sampath

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I would suggest you to consult a psychologist to find a permanent solution for your depression management...

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