if i stop taking risperdal, will it be a probability that i restart a new depression? is risperdal dangerous for babies?
2006-09-12 21:52:36 · 9 answers · asked by lara_helou 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am no expert, but from my knowledge as a mother, anything you are taking will trasfer to your baby through breast milk. Dont take my word for it though because your baby is very precious so dont take any risks...Contact you local nursing mothers association they will give you the answers you are needing.
2006-09-12 21:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by rightio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is "maybe." Like taking the drug during the pregnancy, this is an issue that you must discuss with your doctors, both OB and psych. Some Risperdal passes into human milk, but a very small concentration compared to your blood stream. There are not many studies on babies fed by mothers taking the drug and the good news is that in the few I could find the babies did well. It's "category C" for pregnant women which means we just don;t know.
Always you have to weigh the risks to you as well as risks to the baby. You might be able to switch medication or you might not, but only you working with your doctors can decide how big the risk is or whether you want to take it.
Breast milk is usually the best for babies, but millions are raised on formula and do just fine.
For the "official" statement, check this site:
http://www.drugs.com/risperdal.html
2006-09-12 22:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot breast feed while being on Risperdal. Risperdal blocks dopamine and 5-HT2 receptors in the brain. It would be advisable to consult with your doctor before stopping this medication. i don't know why you were prescribed Risperdal unless it's for schizophrenia. This medication is dangerous in hot weather because of an increase in heatstroke. Good luck and please call your doctor.
2006-09-12 22:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always consult your physician. Usually, the adverse effects of a sudden withdrawal from medication like Risperdal can be worse than the illness it is treating itself..
Excerpt from RxList:
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
Physicians are advised to discuss the following issues with patients for whom they prescribe RISPERDAL®:
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patients should be advised of the risk of orthostatic hypotension, especially during the period of initial dose titration.
Interference With Cognitive and Motor Performance
Since RISPERDAL® has the potential toimpair judgment, thinking, or motor skills, patients should be cautioned about operating hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that RISPERDAL® therapy does not affect them adversely.
Pregnancy
Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy.
Nursing
Patients should be advised not to breast-feed an infant if they are taking RISPERDAL®.
The following definition was extracted and abridged from Tabers Online
infant
A child in the first year of life.
Concomitant Medication
Patients should be advised to inform their physicians if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, since there is a potential for interactions.
Alcohol
Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol while taking RISPERDAL®.
Phenylketonurics
Phenylalanine is a component of aspartame. Each 2 mg RISPERDAL® M-TAB™ Orally Disintegrating Tablet contains 0.56 mg phenylalanine; each 1 mg RISPERDAL® M-TAB™ Orally Disintegrating Tablet contains 0.28 mg phenylalanine; and each 0.5 mg RISPERDAL® M-TAB™ Orally Disintegrating Tablet contains 0.14 mg phenylalanine.
Congratulations on your new baby.
2006-09-12 23:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by anieska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't take Risperdal but your doctor can find you a safe alternative. Yes it could be very dangerous, call your pharmacist
2006-09-12 23:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a 13 year old female CHILD gives birth, she should be able to breast feed.
2016-03-26 22:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-12 21:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably ask your doctor. He would know better than we do.
2006-09-12 22:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all drugs are dangerous for babies. please consult your psychiatrist and gynecologist for further advise
2006-09-12 21:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋