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My sister is suffering from psychosis. Doctor prescribed risperidone 3 mg. But after taking it his period is changed. Periods didn't happen from 4 months. Is it safe to girl. Can it also affect pregnancy in future.
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Amenorrhea is a common side effect with risperidone. It is reversible. Kindly discuss this with the treating psychiatrist,  she can be put on some other medicine. 
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Kindly do the follow up with the doctor about the same ... change in dates are ok but if she has missed her periods since 4months kindly check with the doctor
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