DS1 (13 with TS and OCD) has been prescribed 250mcg of Risperidone at night for his anxiety, OCD and sleep issues. He also needs to increase his appetite as he is very underweight and this is one of the side effects of this drug.
He is also on fluoxetine (Prozac).
He took the first tablet last night and had a full night's sleep, which is great, but woke up with a headache and felt dozy during the day. I hope that these are passing side effects.
Just wondered if anyone else had a child on this medication? What side effects were there? Did the drug help with anxiety? At the moment, DS1's anxiety is extreme and he is having trouble even leaving the house, so I am hoping this will help.
I hate having to give him any medication, to be honest. He is on the waiting list for CBT.
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Any experiences with children on Risperidone?
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ToffeeWhirl · 14/05/2013 16:46
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