Risperadol

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Hi,

It is always wise to start these types of meds at a low dose and work

your way up as needed. My daughter, when she hit puberty, started minor

self-abusing, but having terrible temper tantrums with screaming and crying.

I felt like she regressed to a 2 year old. Our neuro suggested risperdol.

The 1st week she was on .25 ml and each week we slowly upped the dosage at

..25 ml increments. We had to switch to pills after we beleived she was

reacting to the stuff in the liquid form. We could never go above 1.5 mgs as

it made her zombie like and she'd look for dark places to hide her eyes in

our home. This medication was a god-send for about 6 months; however it is

the type that the body needs more of while on it (at least that's what my

daughter's new neuro said). We finally had to wean her off as she started

having horrible facial tics that are associated with this med at much higher

doses. Luckily the facial tics went away.

risperadol

> what is the most recommended dosage for this med. Our 6yr old daughter is

> taking .25mg twice daily. I am just curious. Gigi

>

>

>

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My daughter Lara 10.5 takes 1 mg in the morning

1/2 mg mid day and 1 mg in the evening

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Have any of you had any experience with Risperadol?  The doc wants to prescripe

this for my grandson...says working wonders with lots of Autistic children.

Chris

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From: Abdul Jlelati <sjlelati@...>

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Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

 

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From: Fatima Ali <autismkids2>

Sent: Mon, April 26, 2010 9:55:01 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

 

herpes does not cross midline. this is impetigo caused by staph aureus. Tea tree

oil is a good cure for staph. Manuka honey, Caprylic also good. If it does not

go with natural, then any gram positive anti-biotic. Do not forget to give lots

of probiotics after antibiotics.

FA

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From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess@ hotmail.com>

Sent: Mon, April 26, 2010 8:51:03 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

Impetigo looks more crusty. I had thought of that, but it was not easy to tell

from the picture. I saw pimples with reddened area.

> >

> > We were visiting TX for a few weeks and on the way home, my daughter's chin

> > was really itchy and her jaw was sore. There were two distinct little holes

> > and red around it, then it began to blister. Wouldn't go away with

> > Colloidal Silver or any of the regular salves, but it did go away within

> > three or four days with Tea Tree Oil.

> >

> > Since then, it has come up a few more times, and just a few days ago. Her

> > face will be red on that side, hot to touch, and she says her jaw hurts only

> > on her right side. Is it HSV? No one has ever had anything like this

> > before.

> >

> > I uploaded photos to this folder:

> > http://groups. / group/Autism- Mercury/photos/ album/354803571/

pic/164705632/ view?picmode= & mode=tn & order=ordinal & start=1 & count= 20 & dir=asc

> >

> > Thanks in advance.

> >

> > Warm Regards,

> >

> > Summer McFarland

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[Guest guest]

We used 0.25 ml per day for 2 years

it did help calm our daughter (aged 5) down so she could work at desk and

concentrate

we are now down to 0.05 ml per day and weaning her off it as we think she doesnt

need it any mroe due to all the interventions

From: chris_farley@...

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:55:47 -0700

Subject: [ ] Risperadol

Have any of you had any experience with Risperadol? The doc wants to prescripe

this for my grandson...says working wonders with lots of Autistic children.

Chris

________________________________

From: Abdul Jlelati <sjlelati@...>

Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:30:55 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

lsalam aekoom fatima my name s abdul ahave autism boy 12yr old if you like to

talk to me forsome info from u my number 909 917 1326

____________ _________ _________ __

From: Fatima Ali <autismkids2>

Sent: Mon, April 26, 2010 9:55:01 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

herpes does not cross midline. this is impetigo caused by staph aureus. Tea tree

oil is a good cure for staph. Manuka honey, Caprylic also good. If it does not

go with natural, then any gram positive anti-biotic. Do not forget to give lots

of probiotics after antibiotics.

FA

____________ _________ _________ __

From: agirlnamedsuess21 <agirlnamedsuess@ hotmail.com>

Sent: Mon, April 26, 2010 8:51:03 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Need help to identify - HSV?

Impetigo looks more crusty. I had thought of that, but it was not easy to tell

from the picture. I saw pimples with reddened area.

> >

> > We were visiting TX for a few weeks and on the way home, my daughter's chin

> > was really itchy and her jaw was sore. There were two distinct little holes

> > and red around it, then it began to blister. Wouldn't go away with

> > Colloidal Silver or any of the regular salves, but it did go away within

> > three or four days with Tea Tree Oil.

> >

> > Since then, it has come up a few more times, and just a few days ago. Her

> > face will be red on that side, hot to touch, and she says her jaw hurts only

> > on her right side. Is it HSV? No one has ever had anything like this

> > before.

> >

> > I uploaded photos to this folder:

> > http://groups. / group/Autism- Mercury/photos/ album/354803571/

pic/164705632/ view?picmode= & mode=tn & order=ordinal & start=1 & count= 20 & dir=asc

> >

> > Thanks in advance.

> >

> > Warm Regards,

> >

> > Summer McFarland

> > 1.22 HEAL KIDS

> > 1.224.325.5437

> > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -

> > Over fourteen years of organic search engine optimization, marketing and

> > design.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Here is a link about risperadol. http://www.drugs.com/risperdal.html

<http://www.drugs.com/risperdal.html>

And here are the side effects of risperdol as per WebMD.

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gname=Risperdal+Oral

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ugname=Risperdal+Oral>

Risperdal Oral Side Effects

Dizziness

<http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/dizziness-lightheadedness-and-vertigo-top\

ic-overview> , drowsiness, fatigue

<http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/weakness-and-fatigue-topic-overview>

, nausea

<http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomi\

ting> , constipation

<http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-constipatio\

n> , runny nose, increased appetite, weight gain

<http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm> , nervousness, acne

<http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/> , dry skin

<http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/default.htm> ,

difficulty concentrating, decreased sexual ability/desire or difficulty

sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact

your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising

from a seated or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or

she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side

effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side

effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

severe dizziness, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat

<http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/change-in-heartbeat-topic-overvie\

w> , mental/mood changes, fever

<http://children.webmd.com/tc/fever-age-4-and-older-topic-overview> ,

muscle stiffness/spasms/twitching

<http://www.webmd.com/brain/tic-disorders-and_twitches> , sweating,

uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tongue

<http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/picture-of-the-tongue> and facial

muscles), drooling, difficulty swallowing, seizures, frequent falls,

signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat

<http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/tc/sore-throat-topic-overview> ).

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but serious

side effects occur: chest pain

<http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/chest-pain-topic-overview> ,

fainting <http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/fainting> , weakness on one

side of the body, numbness in the face/arms/legs, sudden vision

<http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/default.htm> changes, slurred speech,

confusion, breast lumps, change in amount of urine.

This medication may in rare instances increase your blood level of a

certain hormone (prolactin

<http://women.webmd.com/Women-Medical-Reference/Progesterone-15286> ).

In females, an increase in prolactin levels may result in unwanted

breast milk, the end of menstruation

<http://women.webmd.com/tc/normal-menstrual-cycle-topic-overview> or

difficulty becoming pregnant <http://www.webmd.com/baby/default.htm> .

In males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to

produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these

symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

This drug may infrequently make your blood sugar level rise, therefore

causing or worsening diabetes <http://diabetes.webmd.com/default.htm> .

This high blood sugar can rarely cause serious conditions such as

diabetic coma

<http://www.webmd.com/brain/coma-types-causes-treatments-prognosis> .

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of high blood

sugar, such as unusual increased thirst and urination. If you already

have diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugar level regularly.

This drug may also cause significant weight gain and a rise in your

blood cholesterol (or triglyceride) levels. These effects, along with

diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease

<http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/default.htm> . Discuss the risks and

benefits of treatment with your doctor. (See also Notes section.)

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged

erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek

immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate

medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction

include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat),

severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice

other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report

side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You

may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

* Does Risperdal Oral have any side effects?

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l & source=0 & pagenumber=6>

Risperdal Oral Precautions

Before taking risperidone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are

allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your

medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, low blood

pressure, seizures, Parkinson's disease, memory problems (dementia),

difficulty swallowing (especially in patients with dementia or

Alzheimer's disease), strokes (cerebrovascular disease), dehydration,

breast cancer, low white blood cell count.

(See also Side Effects section.) Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if

either you or a family member has a history of the following: diabetes,

heart disease (e.g., heart attacks or ischemia, arrhythmias), high blood

cholesterol/triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, obesity.

Risperidone may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT

prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious

(rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as

severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention.

The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical

conditions or are taking other drugs that may affect the heart rhythm

(see also Drug Interactions section). Before using risperidone, tell

your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following conditions:

certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation

in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation

in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).

Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your

risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs

(such as diuretics/ " water pills " ) or if you have conditions such as

severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using

risperidone safely.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or

do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can

perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

This medication can reduce sweating. Heatstroke may occur if you become

overheated during exercise or other physical activity or in hot weather.

Drink plenty of liquids to avoid the risk of heatstroke.

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may

be more sensitive to its effects, especially the lowering of blood

pressure.

This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This drug is excreted into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not

recommended while using this drug.

* What should I know before taking Risperdal Oral?

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Risperdal Oral Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug

interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or

change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

This drug should not be used with the following medication because a

very serious interaction may occur: sibutramine.

If you are currently using the medication listed above, tell your doctor

or pharmacist before starting risperidone.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all

prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially

of: antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine), high blood pressure

medicine (e.g., beta-blockers such as propranolol, alpha-blockers such

as doxazosin or prazosin), medications for Parkinson's disease (e.g.,

levodopa).

Many drugs besides risperidone may affect the heart rhythm (QT

prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide,

quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin),

thioridazine, sparfloxacin, among others. Therefore, before using

risperidone, report all medications you are currently using to your

doctor or pharmacist.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause

drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers,

anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g.,

codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as

chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs

(e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause

drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products)

because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your

pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore,

before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the

products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and

share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

* Does Risperdal Oral interact with other medications?

</drugs/drug-9846-Risperdal+Oral.aspx?drugid=9846 & drugname=Risperdal+Ora\

l & source=0 & pagenumber=7>

Risperdal Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or

emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison

hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local

poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual

drowsiness; fast heartbeat; fainting; unusual muscle movement or

stiffness of the face, neck, or limbs; tremor; seizures; and loss of

consciousness.

NOTES:

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., fasting blood sugar-FBS, weight,

blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be

performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side

effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

MISSED DOSE:

Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it

as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the

next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing

schedule. Do not " double-up " the dose to catch up.

STORAGE:

Store this medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture.

Per the U.S. manufacturer, store the US product between 59 and 77

degrees F (15-25 degrees C). Per the Canadian manufacturer, store the

Canadian product between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). If you

use the oral solution, do not allow it to freeze. Do not store in the

bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain

unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is

expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste

disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your

product.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical

emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166

(USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Information last revised October 2009 Copyright© 2009 First DataBank,

Inc.

>

> Have any of you had any experience with Risperadol? The doc wants

to prescripe this for my grandson...says working wonders with lots of

Autistic children.

>

> Chris

>