Any experiences with Risperdol?

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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,