Re: Any experiences with Risperdol?

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My son was on risperdal for about 2 yrs, and one drawback we saw was the weight gain. He gained around 50 lbs. A place to find out other parents experience with meds is here:

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From: Saksa

Date: 1/20/2009 11:23:40 AM

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Subject: [ ] Any experiences with Risperdol?

My 7 yr. old son (ASD), has had biomedical intervention since his diagnosis at 20 mos. I am not going to list all of the diets, treatments, therapies he has used. In a nutshell he is pretty much on an organic diet with no casein and limited gluten. He gets a viamin compound, OLE, Probiotic, and digestive enzymes (as needed).

We have gone the bio medical route a long time. We recently got to the breaking point and went to medications ( Oppositional and Obsessive behaviors were out of control). Going the ADD/ADHD avenue first, we tried 2 medications from those familiy of drugs with no luck. I researched Risperdol, and asked our doctor about it. He agreed to a prescription. Almost immediately we saw a difference. We have witnessed amazing changes in our son with no side effects. We have not witnessed such an impact on his behavior and development since his MORE THAN WORDS class when he was 2 1/2. It was like a switch was flipped. His Oppositional behaviors have almost been eliminated. When they do appear, there is not the usual hostility and edge that normally accompanies them. He has fostered an improved relationship with his sister, teachers, and tutors. I am a glass half empty guy, so I am waiting and planning for the bottom to fall out. So I am looking for information.

I am still leary about meds. It took a lot for us to even discuss medications, let alone try them. I would like to know of anyone who has had any experience with Risperdol. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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We statrted our son on respridol as well we have treated our son with all viatamins supplements. But his aggression was getting terrible the dr explained it to us as because she knew how much we did not want medication so she put him on the lowest dose and she told us and several parents that this is temorary fix most parents that I talked to while I was researching before we started him on it was ithat it lasts about two yrs but what our Dr had said while he is doing well get him to learn how to act when he gets upset. To me and my sons teachers his mind seems a little clearer when he goes to hit you can easily redirect him he is learning better at school. His teacher says its like a cloud has been lifted. I am hoping when he comes off of it that we have done a good enough job for him. We also have had no side effects at

all so it has deffinently made this experience a lot easier hope this helps you in some way.

Have a good day

Jo Anne

From: Saksa <jasonsaksa@...>Subject: [ ] Any experiences with Risperdol?Autism-Biomed-Ohio Cc: Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 11:23 AM

My 7 yr. old son (ASD), has had biomedical intervention since his diagnosis at 20 mos. I am not going to list all of the diets, treatments, therapies he has used. In a nutshell he is pretty much on an organic diet with no casein and limited gluten. He gets a viamin compound, OLE, Probiotic, and digestive enzymes (as needed).

We have gone the bio medical route a long time. We recently got to the breaking point and went to medications ( Oppositional and Obsessive behaviors were out of control). Going the ADD/ADHD avenue first, we tried 2 medications from those familiy of drugs with no luck. I researched Risperdol, and asked our doctor about it. He agreed to a prescription. Almost immediately we saw a difference. We have witnessed amazing changes in our son with no side effects. We have not witnessed such an impact on his behavior and development since his MORE THAN WORDS class when he was 2 1/2. It was like a switch was flipped. His Oppositional behaviors have almost been eliminated. When they do appear, there is not the usual hostility and edge that normally accompanies them. He has fostered an improved relationship with his sister, teachers, and tutors. I am a glass half empty guy, so

I am waiting and planning for the bottom to fall out. So I am looking for information.

I am still leary about meds. It took a lot for us to even discuss medications, let alone try them. I would like to know of anyone who has had any experience with Risperdol. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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My son was on Risperdol for about 2 years... when we first got the

diagnosis the prescription for the Risperdol came with the

information packet his pediatric neurologist gave us... at the time

we were looking for something to help keep him calm and to let him

and us get more than 45 minutes of sleep at a time.. we were brand

new to everything and had never even heard the words biomedical or

supplements...

It was amazing what a difference.. after a few days he slept 6 hours

straight through.. and he was able to focus to listen better in

school and at home so he got more out of the work we were doing with

him...

The biggest side effect was he doubled his body weight in 9 months..

he went from a 32lb almost 3 year old.. to a 65 pound 3 year old..

as a result he now has asthma because his lungs didn't grow as fast

as his body did.. we also took him every 6 months for blood work/

liver function testing because they say that Risperdol can cause

liver damage.. that was never the case with us..

We weaned him off of the Risperdol about 2 years ago.. he went an

entire year without meds (and lost 20lbs!!) before the sleeplessness

started all over again but he retained all cognitive progress that

was made.. he has now been on Abilify for a little over a year

which has helped improve his cognitive function even more and we are

able to get more sleep.. without as much weight gain...

So good luck to you... and just keep an eye on him.. you may not

notice behavior side effects.. but it's the physical ones that you

have to look out for!

J

Brook Park

mom of igh 8, and Kiernan, 6

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> My 7 yr. old son (ASD), has had biomedical intervention since his

diagnosis at 20 mos.  I am not going to list all of the diets,

treatments, therapies he has used.  In a nutshell he is pretty much

on an organic diet with no casein and limited gluten.   He gets a

viamin compound, OLE, Probiotic, and digestive enzymes (as needed). 

>  

> We have gone the bio medical route a long time.  We recently got

to the breaking point and went to medications ( Oppositional and

Obsessive behaviors were out of control).  Going the ADD/ADHD avenue

first, we tried 2 medications from those familiy of drugs with no

luck.  I researched Risperdol, and asked our doctor about it.  He

agreed to a prescription.  Almost immediately we saw a difference. 

We have witnessed amazing changes in our son with no side

effects.  We have not witnessed such an impact on his behavior and

development since his MORE THAN WORDS class when he was 2 1/2.  It

was like a switch was flipped.  His Oppositional behaviors have

almost been eliminated. When they do appear, there is not the usual

hostility and edge that normally accompanies them.  He has fostered

an improved relationship with his sister, teachers, and tutors.  I

am a glass half empty guy, so I am waiting and planning for the

bottom to fall out.  So I am

> looking for information.

>  

> I am still leary about meds.  It took a lot for us to even discuss

medications, let alone try them.  I would like to know of anyone who

has had any experience with Risperdol.  Any information would be

greatly appreciated.

>  

> Thanks,

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

A poster gave a web address or group(?) that discusses meds? the

link did not work for me, can someone lead me to the right link?

We have been working with a naturepath, and have seen quite an

improvement (was getting scary for awhile there) but still want to do

research into meds, as we think that we might need those in addition

to the therapy we are now doing. Our son is 13 and has never been on

meds, but have seen a increase in behaviors (with puberty maybe?)over

the last year.

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish between what is rigidity and him

being obsessive and/or anxiety... <sigh>

Best to you!

Sue

>

> My 7 yr. old son (ASD), has had biomedical intervention since his

diagnosis at 20 mos.  I am not going to list all of the diets,

treatments, therapies he has used.  In a nutshell he is pretty much

on an organic diet with no casein and limited gluten.   He gets a

viamin compound, OLE, Probiotic, and digestive enzymes (as needed). 

>  

> We have gone the bio medical route a long time.  We recently got to

the breaking point and went to medications ( Oppositional and

Obsessive behaviors were out of control).  Going the ADD/ADHD avenue

first, we tried 2 medications from those familiy of drugs with no

luck.  I researched Risperdol, and asked our doctor about it.  He

agreed to a prescription.  Almost immediately we saw a difference. 

We have witnessed amazing changes in our son with no side

effects.  We have not witnessed such an impact on his behavior and

development since his MORE THAN WORDS class when he was 2 1/2.  It

was like a switch was flipped.  His Oppositional behaviors have

almost been eliminated. When they do appear, there is not the usual

hostility and edge that normally accompanies them.  He has fostered

an improved relationship with his sister, teachers, and tutors.  I am

a glass half empty guy, so I am waiting and planning for the bottom

to fall out.  So I am

> looking for information.

>  

> I am still leary about meds.  It took a lot for us to even discuss

medications, let alone try them.  I would like to know of anyone who

has had any experience with Risperdol.  Any information would be

greatly appreciated.

>  

> Thanks,

>  

>

>

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Thanks to all that replied,

We have not noticed any cognitive differences with our son. On the riperdal, we have just seen the behavior and temperment improvements. It's not so much a change, as it is allowing his true nature to come through. It has been so peaceful and fun...(wow did I say fun?), this past month. I told my wife it was the first Holiday season, since his very first one, that hasn't been miserable. It was nice to look forward to Christmas morning for a change.

I hope he is making some new brain connections that will stick with him while he is in this better place. It is too early to tell about the weight gain. I haven't noticed anything yet, but he is also on a pretty low dose. I am keeping a close watch for ticks and spasms. Besides the first day, I haven't noticed any drowsiness. Day one he was out at 7:30 (usually an 8:30 bedtime... sleeping by 9:00). Since then I have not seen any fatigue or sleepiness

He has been healthier this season as well. I believe the Olive leaf extract, the antioxidants ( a lot of berries) , increased water, less juice, vitamin compounds and sambucal have kept him a lot healthier this winter.

Thanks again to everyone who gave me some insight through their experiences.

From: a <pcmiller25@...>Subject: Re: [ ] Any experiences with Risperdol? Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 11:55 AM

My son was on risperdal for about 2 yrs, and one drawback we saw was the weight gain. He gained around 50 lbs. A place to find out other parents experience with meds is here:

http://login. prospero. com/dir-login/ index.asp? webtag=AspergerO asis & lgnDST=http% 3A%2F%2Fforums. delphiforums. com%2FAspergerOa sis%2Fstart

paula

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Subject: [ ] Any experiences with Risperdol?

My 7 yr. old son (ASD), has had biomedical intervention since his diagnosis at 20 mos. I am not going to list all of the diets, treatments, therapies he has used. In a nutshell he is pretty much on an organic diet with no casein and limited gluten. He gets a viamin compound, OLE, Probiotic, and digestive enzymes (as needed).

We have gone the bio medical route a long time. We recently got to the breaking point and went to medications ( Oppositional and Obsessive behaviors were out of control). Going the ADD/ADHD avenue first, we tried 2 medications from those familiy of drugs with no luck. I researched Risperdol, and asked our doctor about it. He agreed to a prescription. Almost immediately we saw a difference. We have witnessed amazing changes in our son with no side effects. We have not witnessed such an impact on his behavior and development since his MORE THAN WORDS class when he was 2 1/2. It was like a switch was flipped. His Oppositional behaviors have almost been eliminated. When they do appear, there is not the usual hostility and edge that normally accompanies them. He has fostered an improved relationship with his sister, teachers, and tutors. I am a glass half empty guy, so

I am waiting and planning for the bottom to fall out. So I am looking for information.

I am still leary about meds. It took a lot for us to even discuss medications, let alone try them. I would like to know of anyone who has had any experience with Risperdol. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,