Risperdal side effects autism

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Avatar n tn ve read the side effects of Tardive Dyskinesia can be irreversable I want to discontinue the Risperdal ASAP!!! I have cut his dose in half but I'm wondering with an antipsychotic drug if I can stop "cold turkey" or will it do my son more harm that way rather than weaning him off. He also takes Citalopram (celexa) 40mg per day. Any help would be appreciated.
Avatar n tn This question is in regard to a pre-adolescent boy with autism. The Risperdal no longer controls his behaviors; he is laughing hysterically all the time, running, is violent and teachers are afraid of him. He is non-verbal and is a large boy for his age of 9 years and is entering puberty. The medicine does apparently help him sleep, but that is the only benefit we are now seeing. Thank you for your reply. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.
Avatar f tn 5mg, and Imipramine. My question is first is this safe to mix and second what side effects could this mixture cause?
273579 tn?1256655053 Haldol is much more likely than Risperdal to cause those side effects though Risperdal can cause them as well. Autism however, being a developmental disability unlike a psychiatric disability doesn't generally respond to antipsychotics unless there is a co-existing psychotic disorder to treat in general. Some of the behavior such as the arm flapping does sound like autism.
Avatar f tn But for me any kind of medication is the last resort, especially whilst their brains are growing. All medicines have side effects. Some of the medication prescribed for autism/ADHD can have permanent effects such as tics etc. Also, you don't have a diagnosis yet, so how do they know what to prescribe? I know other parents who have had hormes prescribed to help with sleep.
Avatar f tn Is this combination of drugs safe? I have read about the serious side effects of lamictal and about possible drug interactions between lamictalan resirdone. What side effects should we expect and which ones pose a danger to our child?
Avatar f tn Well, seizures are one of the side effects of risperdal and can occur any time after starting the medication. However, if they have started after eight years of medications, other causes too should be looked into. You may need an EEG. Please consult your doctor regarding this immediately. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
Avatar n tn I am on risperdal and I was wondering what the possible side effects are of smoking marijuana while on this medication.
Avatar n tn She took Risperdal for just over two years and went off of it in early March, 2009 (due to sedating side effects). She has taken 25 mg daily of Strattera for a year and a half, and still takes it. Since she went off the Risperdal, her weight has dropped steadily (from 54 lbs to 51 lbs). Her "stimming" consists of running in short little bursts, so she's constantly expending energy. Incidentally, despite all of her movement, she has very low muscle tone.
Avatar m tn There was one side effect that I read that sort of concerned me aside from the movement side effects. Does the inability to move the eyes always go away or can it be permanent? How long does it take for it to go away if it occurs?
Avatar n tn //www.tardive-dyskinesia.com/risperdal/index.
Avatar m tn It was a game changer for that disorder. While risperdal is used off label for things like autism and a lot of people that have autism (anywhere on the spectrum) often have overlapping adhd as a secondary diagnosis, this doesn't mean that the syptoms of adhd will improve with risperdal. Risperdal seems to help with aggressive behavior and behavior problems in general and likely communication. with kids on the spectrum. It seems to help with irritability and aggressiveness.
Avatar m tn t know anything about risperidone, but depakote is an antipsychotic with a laundry list of side effects longer than all the laundry lists in the largest laundromat. It's a tough drug even for those it was intended for. But if he's been on the drug for a while and this just started, that's another thing, but I'd be very curious why a 9 year old who isn't psychotic would be put on this particular medication.
4258338 tn?1354590297 Im not a big girl always been a size 8-10 and I have a 3 yr old who has high functioning autism. I don't thibk weight has anything to do with autism. Don't be scared of autism. I wouldnt trade my son for nothing and I have never wished that he wasn't autistic.
Avatar n tn my 4 year old with autism was on risperdal, he had some levels run high so his dr decided to switch him to Tenex...he took his last risperdal 1mg tablet 3 times/day on friday night 11-12-10...he started the tenex 1/2 of a 1mg tablet twice/day saturday morning. since sunday he has been very irritable and aggressive, with very frequent outburst of screaming constantly, hitting himself in the head and bitting, pinching, hitting, kicking, pushing, and scratching himself and others...
Avatar f tn The Risperdal can have many negative effects on children. These type of anti-psychotic drugs have never been tested on children so the long term side effects of children using this drug are relatively unknown. My brother was put on this drug when he was younger and has suffered from extreme weight gain and facial tics. The tics never go away - even with stopping the drug. Risperdal is not usually used for PTSD or ADHD as it is an anti-psychotic.
Avatar n tn My 3 year old son has been diagnosed with ODD and has been put on risperdal but he is still very violent towards my 11 month old daughter, myself and my mum. He hits, pushes, bites and he also sits on my daughter pusher, pulls her hair and sometimes bangs her head into things. I am at my wits end not knowing what to do.
Avatar f tn The neurologist put him on risperdal. I just read horrible side effects, like breasts on boys. Is there a more " beginner" drug? Since we see a neurologist instead of child psychologist, I am fearful he doesn't know as much about behavioral medications. Sorry so long.
337492 tn?1212458836 I have a job interview Monday and I really want it. Anyone have luck on a low dose of Risperdal w/o yucky side effects? I need a reliable sleep aid!
2010625 tn?1329372056 I really dislike medication changes...it is always a roll of the dice to see what it is going to do...
Avatar n tn http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/guanfacine_ad.htm http://www.depression-guide.com/tenex.htm http://www.drugs.com/mtm/tenex.html I don't see much that would describe your son's behavior here, but if he's taking other meds on top of this one, there could be a reaction.
Avatar f tn //www.pharmacydrugguide.com/Risperdal_Side_Effects and this one is for Coupons http://www.pharmacydrugguide.com/Risperdal_Coupons. Still need to google and find more information on this drug and it's uses. But thought i would share this part.
Avatar f tn I have a five year old who was diagnosed at 2 with High Functioning Autism. The past year or so though hes been showing signs of ADD or ADHD. His Dr has prescribed him Risperdal because and medication isnt something she just randomly hands out so I know he needs it. I just have a few questions that wont be answered until he sees another Dr which I am waiting for a referral to. My questions are: Whats the difference between ADD/ADHD?
Avatar f tn I have read Clomid may result in autism in babies. Is it true? What are the side effects of clomid on baby?
Avatar n tn Risperdal could be causing side effects.It caused a lot of side effects in me and when I got better I had my Pdoc taper it to 0.5 mg and will soon stop it.
Avatar m tn Okay, let me ask this a different way? I want to get off the saphris because of the side effects but am afraid of being suicidal again. I'd heard Risperdal is used as a "booster" med for people being on anti-depressants. I take 40mg citalopram (generic version of celexa) and 225 mg Venlafaxine (for effexor) each day, then went to 5mg saphris in am and bedtime. I wondered about using Risperdal hoping not to have the same side effects.
Avatar m tn Some go the other way and get sleepy. But these side effects are transient in that they are start up side effects. They peter off quickly. They do not make someone sleepy as the first poster is looking for. They are not tranquilizers in anyway. They don't work on a developmental delay but are for psychiatric issues such as depression, ocd, social anxiety, anxiety and panic. Risperdal is a HEAVY duty drug that came out to treat schizophrenia.