Guest guest Posted May 3, 2006 Report Posted May 3, 2006 In a message dated 5/3/2006 4:28:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, liz.desantis@... writes: Ok, just got off the phone with the Dr. We are going to drop her dosage of Risperdal below where she was a week ago and see if that helps. She is also ordering an EEG to make sure nothing else is going on. Good idea Liz. Keep us posted. Poor Tori!! Donna Quote
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2006 Report Posted May 5, 2006 Hi, Irma...and Happy Belated B-DAY!!! I appreciate everyone's thoughts and ideas. We are going to get an EEG to make sure nothing else is going on. She is quite healthy...she just had all her bloods done and they came out fine. She does take Prozac which definitely has helped her. We actually just increased that a little as well to try to stabilize her moods a bit more. Thanks!!! Liz Re: The PIGS > Hi Liz, > Wishing you do find some answers for Tori and the docs assist with > something, this is too much going on for a little one. > Are these meds dye free? This is also something to consider for any > drug interaction, not that this is the answer but just something I > use to ask when was once upon under meds when he was younger. > I'm so glad I found some alternative avenues than going through the > med rollercoaster trials for . > Risperdal was never heard of though. > I know for Tori, needed a relief for her handbanging, etc. What other > medical exams are being done to see about the underlying medical > causes? Are the docs considering outruling like any other hidden > medical issues going on, sleep disorders, seizure, allergies, > digestive problems,etc. > This is the first time to hear about the side effects with what Tori > is experiencing. > Do not get me wrong I'm all for meds and keep notes of whatever > evryone has shared because this I understand could be a lifesaver > especially when desperate measures are needed, like what you are > having to do with Tori. > So far learning on the side effects for the Risperdal: > * Increase appetite & weight > * GI distress > Serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) > Anafranil, Luvox, Prozac > Anti-psychotic: > Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa > Stimulants: > Ritalin, Adderall, Dexadine > There is more I'm keeping track of but I know these are the most used. > These meds are such a duecy, do hope one is found that will help her. > Definitely fingers crossed here and look forward reading any Tori's > update. > > Irma,17,DS/ASD > > >> >> Ok...next chapter. Well, we reduced her dosage of Risperdal to .2 > mls last night and this morning and the PIGS were back big time by > about 10 a.m. I called Tori's Dev. Ped and we discussed the > situation and decided let's pick Dr. Capone's brain. Well, he > suggests we double the dosage of the Risperdal from .25 mls to .5 mls > 2x day and see what happens. If it helps, we can wean her back a bit > at a time. Please keep your fingers crossed!! >> >> Liz >> >> Success manifests in small daily events, not only in accomplishing > great things- Remez Sasson >> >> >> >> Quote
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