Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Lois, that sounds like TD. I would talk to my doctor immediately. Have you tried Clonidine or xanax? Karac had to get off the Geodon because of TD and he is on just Clonidine and xanax and we haven't had any aggression since Oct. 31. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hello! My son is also on Risperidone and it helps a lot with his out of control behavior. We haven’t seen any side effects except for sleepiness. There are other drugs for aggression. I would talk to the doctor and see if he/she thinks what you mentioned are side effects and maybe try a change of meds. Take care! Robin ------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com Risperal Hi all, My JJ is on risperal 0.25 small dose. However........Lately he has been doing a lot of " nervous " pacing, loud hollering out,grinding of teeth and rudding his forehead against the wall like his head is bothering him. I THINK the risperdal might be causing this. Has anyone else expereind this? And is there anything else (drug) related that can help with some agression. That is why J was put on resperdal because he would have some bouts of agression. Thanks alot! Lois Lois J. Noland Children with Autism are heroes, when you think about how hard they must work, just to get through each day. [Author unknown] " Children with Autism have to be taught scientifically what " non-disabled " children know instinctively. " ~ Marc Segar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Lois, no side effects so far. He has been very happy for over a month, but one never knows with any medication. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Don't you just love trying to cut those tiny pills? Evan was on the liquid Risperdal but he has had some other tiny pills that I just 'loved' trying to cut in equal halves. Betty Re: Risperal Betty, haha! Yes,Maybe cutting it in half huh? I see the Dr. this week. I am going to ask him. Thanks!!!! Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Betty, I found a pill cutter that works pretty well. Lois Re: Risperal Betty, haha! Yes,Maybe cutting it in half huh? I see the Dr. this week. I am going to ask him. Thanks!!!! Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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