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Had two episodes of psychosis in nov 2014 and feb 2016. Took risperidone for 5 months then shifted to asprito 5 mg. How long I have to take this medication as I do not have any symptoms since second episode. What are this medicine's effect on fetus and breastfeeding?
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Consult your psychiatrist. Whether to discontinue or change to a safer alternative before you plan your pregnancy start folic acid .ideally 3 months prior to conception.
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The drug is safe in breast feeding however. Watch your baby if she or he sleeps for long time or does not feed properly. Consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion on this.
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