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2007-04-01 22:45:44 · 8 answers · asked by lion of judah 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
My son was on it for 6 months (although he was only 10 yrs old). He was given it due to his behaviour and his aggression. It did help. Although it was a wrong diagnosis and he is now on another med as he was diagnosed with adhd. My son put on about 14/18lbs - this is seemingly one of the more common side effects and he would would eat non-stop. Other than that he said his muscles felt heavy sometimes and often would have a dry mouth. The drug made him very tired also.......he went to bed early. He was on a low dose of 5mg in the morning then 6 hours later 0.25mg.
It is a drug normally given to schizophrenics. Although here, in UK it is not normally given to children under the age of 14/15 yrs as it has never been tested as to what long term effects it has on the developing brain.
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2007-04-01 23:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is Risperdal prescribed? Risperdal is prescribed for the therapy of schizophrenia, a intense psychological illness that would reason delusions (fake ideals) and hallucinations. that is extensively utilized for the quick-term therapy of mania linked with bipolar illness. Risperdal is understood to artwork via muting the impact of dopamine and serotonin, 2 of the recommendations's key chemical messengers.
2016-10-02 01:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by schenecker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia but now being marketed to bipolars. It's also called Invega because Johnson and Johnson is losing their patent on risperdal and needs to sell it some other way. These drugs carry huge risks: getting diabetes, Parkinson-like movements or irreversible uncontrolled movements, weight gain, changes in cardiac rhythm. They're big money makers and are going to be the new drug of choice for bipolars. I wouldn't touch them unless I was majorly schizophrenic.
2007-04-01 22:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by Debra D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but try www.risperdal.com where you will find a lot of information. Yahoo search gave many more leads in addition to that. www.webmd.com is another reliable source.
By the way, it is indicated for treatment of schizophrenia.
2007-04-01 22:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
risperdal is used to treat manic episodes assoiciated with schizophrenia and depression and also autism in children. it can be very effective, but you should discuss its benifits with your doctor, as its side effects include sleepiness, increased appetite, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, increased saliva, constipation, dry mouth, tremor, muscle stiffness, dizziness, repetitive behavior, involuntary movement, rapid heartbeat, confusion and weight increase.
2007-04-01 22:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by SAMANTHA H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
antipsychotic drug, used to tranquilise patients with schizophrenia ond other psychotic disorders.
side effects:
agitation, nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn, anxiety, concentration difficulties, headache, dizziness, tiredness and rhinitis
2007-04-01 23:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to get an answer is talk to a pharmacist or psychiatrist
2007-04-01 22:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Ellie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's used to treat psychiatric disorders !!
2007-04-01 22:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋