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Q: risperdone medication

asked by: mousie_67 on September 25th, 2008

New User

Hi all,

Im new to the forum I have an 11 year old severe autistic son, learning
difficulties.

My son has been taking risperdone medication for anxiety and rages. It
has been really great for him as i just couldnt cope any longer with the
rages and anxiety. He has been on a very low dose of 0.5mg originally
started out on this after 4 weeks doing great so pschiatrist
decided to lower it to 0.4mg the day i reduced this and my son
went to school, teacher noted their was a change in his behaviour
and the old 'traits' were coming back before he started this med.

So im just wondering would a 1mg change make a difference to
behaviours and anxiety.

Does anyone have experience with their child taking risperdone,
i would appreciate any replies.

Thanks

Replies(4)

rooted

replied on September 26th, 2008

Supporter

Risperdone dosage depends upon age and weight, so I imagine that a slight change in the dose (even .1 mg) can alter the treatment results.

In a study about personalized dosing, a team from the Univeristy of Kentucky found that the tolerance of Risperdone and the need for higher dosing is not totally understood --- other brain receptors, such as other dopamine, serotonin, and adrenergic receptors may explain the need for higher doses.

I hope this helps!

More info

http://psy.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/conten t/abstract/49/3/258
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/risperid _cp.htm#CS

mousie_67

replied on September 26th, 2008

New User

Thanks rooted for reply and info!

worriedmama

replied on March 26th, 2009

New User

Risperdal vs. Risperdone

Has anyone else made the switch from Risperdal to Risperdone? If so, have you seen a difference in your child?

LisaJoanne

replied on May 27th, 2009

Experienced User

I have never heard of Risperdone. Risperdal is actually the trade name for the drug Risperidone, so they are one and the same. My son takes Risperdal - only 1ml twice a day, and it has been an absolute godsend. Without it he can become impossible to live with. Unfortunately it has been responsible for a major gain in weight, but I guess nothing is perfect. Fat is better than violence!

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