Risperdal

[Guest guest]

What does was your son on when you took him off?

My 5 year old son was up to 4 mg a day which is a dangerous dose for

him. We have been able to taper him down to 2 mg a day but it was a

long rocky road. This is a drug you cannot take someone off of

altogether. It has almost been like coming off of cocaine or some

other hard drug with him... he actually went through a withdrawel

period. I beleive it takes a good two weeks to get out of their

systems though.

Why did you decided to take him off? I am doing the same because it

just doesn't seem to help the behaviors anymore.

Jean

Mom to Austin 5, Bi-Polar 1, Aspergers

[Guest guest]

>

> What does was your son on when you took him off?

>

> My 5 year old son was up to 4 mg a day which is a dangerous dose

for

> him. We have been able to taper him down to 2 mg a day but it was

a

> long rocky road. This is a drug you cannot take someone off of

> altogether. It has almost been like coming off of cocaine or some

> other hard drug with him... he actually went through a withdrawel

> period. I beleive it takes a good two weeks to get out of their

> systems though.

>

> Why did you decided to take him off? I am doing the same because

it

> just doesn't seem to help the behaviors anymore.

>

> Jean

> Mom to Austin 5, Bi-Polar 1, Aspergers

We took him off for two reasons. First, his so called violent

tendencies that cuased him to start taking it 5 months ago were the

result of poor teachers. He is not a normally violent child. The

way his teachers reacted to his meltdowns caused him to act

violent. Second, he gained 35 pounds in 5 months on Risperdal.

Recently his first cousin was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

Risperdal increases the risk of developing diabetes. We didn't want

to atake any chances knowing now that it runs in the family.

[Guest guest]

Thats good that you took your son off. However, I think the only

reason my son suffered withdrawel was because of the dose he was on.

My son and I both have a disorder where our liver and kidneys over

work and they break down medicine quicker than the normal body. Meds

are not absorbed into the bloodstream as much and they just get

filtered back out. Therefore, we both have to take much higher levels

of medicine for it to take any effect. I have to take I.V. anti-

biotics now because my body breaks down the pill form quicker than it

can absorb them.

Austin is now down to a safer level but I am trying to get him off

completely.

Its funny you mention Celexa. Just like any drug, everybody reacts

differently to different drugs. My son was put on Celexa for his

anxiety and we almost had to hospitalize him for being so violent and

suicidal. He is now on Prozac and is a different kid. He is almost

like a normal 5 year old now. But he still has his moments and

meltdowns...

[Guest guest]

Do you have your child on any special diet or supplements? There are a lot of negative effects with Risperdal. There are reasons for those meltdowns and all the Risperdal is going to do is suppress the problem without addressing it. And that is if it even works. Jane Mama to 7 (ASD) and 4 (NT) -- Risperdal HI. I have a four year old son with PDD. A few months back his psychiatrist recommended medicating him (Risperdal). I have put this off because I am scared of making a wrong decision. However his meltdowns have gotten so bad I have a hard time taking him in public places. I have researched this online, but if anyone could give me info or advice from personal experience I would apprecitate it

[Guest guest]

My son who is ASD had immense improvement after only 6 weeks of the

medication and we were able to discontinue it after that point along with

all of his other medications. The only downside was the phenomenal weight

gain.

Jeanie

>From: " tricia " <tricials@...>

>Reply-autism

>autism

>Subject: Risperdal

>Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 03:12:24 -0000

>

>

>HI. I have a four year old son with PDD. A few months back his

>psychiatrist recommended medicating him (Risperdal). I have put this

>off because I am scared of making a wrong decision. However his

>meltdowns have gotten so bad I have a hard time taking him in public

>places. I have researched this online, but if anyone could give me

>info or advice from personal experience I would apprecitate it

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jane,

Are you a doctor? If not, please don’t act

like one. terry

Risperdal

HI. I have a four year old son with PDD. A few months back

his

psychiatrist recommended medicating him (Risperdal). I

have put this

off because I am scared of making a wrong decision.

However his

meltdowns have gotten so bad I have a hard time taking him

in public

places. I have researched this online, but if anyone could

give me

info or advice from personal experience I would apprecitate

it

[Guest guest]

I do not feel that it is inappropriate and

whether Jane is a doctor is VERY important. I dare say you would not go to a doctor’s

office and have a secretary explain to you whether you should or should not try

a medication, would you? You just

said we must make our decisions based on all the information. I think it is important to know what

background a person has in deciding to offer information about a medication pro

or con. I am not a fan of

medication. I am a nurse/attorney

and my husband is a scientist/neurologist. I do not believe most physicians think

they are god and certainly a parent knows more about their child. However, an

email parent of a special needs child certainly does not. I just do not think it is appropriate to

give medical advice without an explanation. For example, “

we tried it with our child and for our child…..Jane knows nothing

about this other child. terry

Risperdal

HI.

I have a four year old son with PDD. A few months back his

psychiatrist

recommended medicating him (Risperdal). I have put this

off

because I am scared of making a wrong decision. However his

meltdowns

have gotten so bad I have a hard time taking him in public

places.

I have researched this online, but if anyone could give me

info

or advice from personal experience I would apprecitate it

------------------------

[Guest guest]

Actually Jane,

I am sorry that I sounded so rude. I apologize. My daughter is going for a lengthy

surgery tomorrow and I must be on edge. I did not mean to come across so blunt and

callous. I often get great

information from this site.

I think that the pharmaceutical companies

are fast becoming untrustworthy. I know that I do not trust them for the most

part. I just think one should be careful when

not explaining and issue more fully…it is not that I disagree with your

assessment because I do agree completely but, I think in some cases, it is

important to explain more fully. I

am guessing (based on having several friends that are physicians and my husband

and we talk about medications quite often) that most physicians that even

suggest Risperdol do so because the child is getting way out of control and the

effect on the child and family is profound. Maybe I am wrong. A recent study showed that 80% of

children with autism benefited significantly from this medication and the

weight gain did not continue.

I also agree that there is probably

another underlying problem but again, until one can determine what that problem

is, medication may be the only way to enable a child to function…in many

cases, the child is significantly helped by this medication. I do not know any physicians who

would suggest that a child remain on this medication. In fact, I know one pediatric

neurologist from KKI that only uses it PRN. My husband also rarely prescribes it. Most docs know there is not enough info

out there yet—the jury is still out.

What is out there however, is good in terms of benefit to the child. The downside, potential for diabetes

(juvenile onset) and excessive weight gain. The weight gain peaks however and

stabilizes—at least the research indicates thus. The good news is that there is some

research on children with this drug by RUPP. I think it is for age 5 and

older.

Anyway, I am sorry for being a snot. There is

no excuse for it. You were trying to be helpful and I was being belligerent.

Risperdal

HI. I have a four year old son with PDD. A few months back

his

psychiatrist recommended medicating him (Risperdal). I

have put this

off because I am scared of making a wrong decision.

However his

meltdowns have gotten so bad I have a hard time taking him

in public

places. I have researched this online, but if anyone could

give me

info or advice from personal experience I would

apprecitate it

[Guest guest]

Laha1960@... wrote:

> In a message dated 12/6/2005 6:24:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

> Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes:

>

> l drug as ppl have stated, but if that is what my son needs to be

> able to function and interact with others, I'm so happy that's its

> available to help him.

>

> ** HI

> I think my son could use that medication. He is 16 and ADHD and

> Aspergers. Anyway, from what you said, he could stand to have something

> that helped with those problems.

> Do you know how long it takes for this medication to work, as some take

> a few weeks?

With Louie, who started it at 16, we noticed the effects after only

about a week or so. And believe me, it's definitely noticeable! He was

calmer, and could catch himself before a rage got a hold on him. It

basically gave us our son back again. Yes, it can cause weight gain.

And Louie gained an enormous amount. But he moved at 21 into assisted

living, they put him on a diet (the fridge and cupboards had padlocks),

started him walking up the block every night, and the weight started to

come off. And the walk turned into a run. And now he's won gold in

Special Olympics for the past 3 years (he's been in assisted living 5

years in March).

I can't say enough good things about this med. And neither can Louie,

for that matter!

Annie, who loves ya annie@...

--

Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change ready. -- anon of ibid

[Guest guest]

,

You will start seeing effects of Risperdal fairly quick if it is the

right dosage for him. However, Risperdal is usually used for severe

agitation and intense acting out. Parents, please don't see it as a

mircle drug. There are no medications to treat " autism " . These

medications are used to treat co-existing psychiatric conditions, not

the autism itself.

Bill

>

>

> In a message dated 12/6/2005 6:24:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

> Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes:

>

> l drug as ppl have stated, but if that is what my son needs to be

> able to function and interact with others, I'm so happy that's its

available

> to help him. And I'm not saying that it makes him " normal " , but

it allows

> him to be him without all the aggression and negativity that he

had without

> it. Thank you so much for the reassurance that we are doing the

right thing

> for our son, .

>

>

> ** HI

> I think my son could use that medication. He is 16 and ADHD and

Aspergers.

> Anyway, from what you said, he could stand to have something that

helped with

> those problems.

> Do you know how long it takes for this medication to work, as some

take a

> few weeks?

> I just wondered when it can be noticed to be working in their

system once

> they start taking it.

> Thanks

> in IL

>

[Guest guest]

, we noticed a change in our son's behavior within a few days of starting the Risperdal. We also noticed the change right away when ever his dosage needed to be adjusted. Also, I think you asked about weight gain. Unfortunately, it does cause weight gain, but if you keep them active and help with their diet like you do, it shouldn't be much of an issue. My son is a little heavier then he probably would be without it, but he doesn't look very overweight, and his weight has adjusted over the years. But, I would never keep that one side effect from not using Risperdal. The benefits definitely "outweigh" (no pun intended) the one side effect that could be an issue.

Risperdal

In a message dated 12/6/2005 6:24:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes:

l drug as ppl have stated, but if that is what my son needs to be able to function and interact with others, I'm so happy that's its available to help him. And I'm not saying that it makes him "normal", but it allows him to be him without all the aggression and negativity that he had without it. Thank you so much for the reassurance that we are doing the right thing for our son, .

** HI

I think my son could use that medication. He is 16 and ADHD and Aspergers. Anyway, from what you said, he could stand to have something that helped with those problems.

Do you know how long it takes for this medication to work, as some take a few weeks?

I just wondered when it can be noticed to be working in their system once they start taking it.

Thanks

in IL

[Guest guest]

Risperdal can cause major weight gain . my son's not on it but he's

on Seroquel an other antiphyscotic. All these type drugs cause

weight gain in most. a physciatric nurse told me Zyprexa is the

worst although not many kids take it.

dandyliondawn

>

>

> In a message dated 12/6/2005 6:24:04 A.M. Central Standard Time,

> Autism and Aspergers Treatment writes:

>

> my 7yr old, aspergers, is on 20mg ritalin, along with risperdal,

and

> clondidine...the ritalin did not have much of an effect when we

tried it alone, but

> when we tried it with risperdal, it did, if that helps...

>

>

> So many people talk about Risperdal as helping and my son is on

Concerta

> and Ritalin and at night on Remerol. I am wondering if he might

need Risperdal.

> However, does that cause people to gain weight?

> HE is a teenager and does not get much exercise except for PE (

required in

> school). He does not need more weight. He is always hungry at

night and I make

> him eat salads late at night, or drink water, so he does not

snack and gain

> weight.

> Anyway, I will have to research more on that med. What is that

med

> prescribed for?

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

At our agency we tend to use Risperdal more for severe agitation

(self abuse (attacking self), aggression (attacking others), and

property disruption (throwing, breaking things). It can be effective

in decreaseing self stimulation and general anxiety, but we tend to

use Risperdal only for the more intense behavior. Low doses of

SSRI's (prozac, paxil, zoloft, etc.), sometimes combined with a

little anti-anxiety (clonopin, etc.) is often used for anxiety,

irritability, OCD, and ODD. Again, that is just my experience with

our psychiatrist. We also tend to use Desyrel or Restoril for sleep.

Bill

>

>

>

>

> BILL SAID: You will start seeing effects of Risperdal fairly quick

if it is

> the

> right dosage for him. However, Risperdal is usually used for

severe

> agitation and intense acting out. Parents, please don't see it as

a

> mircle drug. There are no medications to treat " autism " .

>

>

> ************ What would you consider to be included and severe

enough then

> for " intense acting out. " I ask, because I am wondering if my son

might need

> Risperdal. Thanks much.

> in IL

>

[Guest guest]

Is he off it now? Are you using anything else? And is his agression still there? Thanks!! Lois

risperdal

My son was on risperdal for six months. He has autism and it was perscribed for aggression. We saw an improvement for a very brief period of time. After three months, however, it backfired. His aggression got significantly worse and the weight gain associated with the medication was devastating.

[Guest guest]

He is on 15mg of prozac to help with OCD. We have an appt. with his neurologist this week to revisit the aggression problem. It is REALLY bad right now!

risperdal

My son was on risperdal for six months. He has autism and it was perscribed for aggression. We saw an improvement for a very brief period of time. After three months, however, it backfired. His aggression got significantly worse and the weight gain associated with the medication was devastating.

[Guest guest]

Please keep me posted. Thanks! Lois

risperdal

My son was on risperdal for six months. He has autism and it was perscribed for aggression. We saw an improvement for a very brief period of time. After three months, however, it backfired. His aggression got significantly worse and the weight gain associated with the medication was devastating.

[Guest guest]

Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like

hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.>

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Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like

hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.>

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My ten year old son takes it. I was reluctant to try it, but it does help him to get through his day. He only takes a low dose.

Joy

Re: Risperdal

Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.>

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any side effects we should look out for? I am so hesitant to try something, as I swore I would never drug my child, however, he needs something to help him tone down a bit . . . . . Joy Brown <joy.brown1@...> wrote: My ten year old son takes it. I was reluctant to try it, but it does help him to get through his day. He only takes a low dose. Joy Re: Risperdal Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not

provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to

start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.> Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

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any side effects we should look out for? I am so hesitant to try something, as I swore I would never drug my child, however, he needs something to help him tone down a bit . . . . . Joy Brown <joy.brown1@...> wrote: My ten year old son takes it. I was reluctant to try it, but it does help him to get through his day. He only takes a low dose. Joy Re: Risperdal Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not

provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to

start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.> Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

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The side effect I most worried about was tardive dyskinesia (involuntary mouth and tongue movements that may not go away when the med is stopped), but my son didn't have it. Some kids gain weight. My son seems sleepy on it, but I use it at night. Google it and you can find sites that list all the possible side effects.

Joy

Re: Risperdal

Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not provide primary care. They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to start. I think I need to take him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.>

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If you go to www.intellihealth.com (Harvard Medical School's site), there is a link there where you can look up any medication. My son started having ticks (like with Tourette's) when he took Risperdal. Marilyn PylesJoy Brown <joy.brown1@...> wrote: The side effect I most worried about was tardive dyskinesia (involuntary mouth and tongue movements that may not go away when the med is stopped), but my son didn't have it. Some kids gain weight. My son seems sleepy on it, but I use it at night. Google it and you can find sites that list all the possible side effects. Joy Re: Risperdal Does anyone have a child on this medication? Whitlow <nmwhit@...> wrote: This has been my experience, and I've been through three developmental ped's. Be sure to get on the waiting list for cancellations. They happen all the time. These will not provide primary care.

They will do an evaluation (not an official psychological eval.) and offer suggestions for treatment strategies which may include medications, therapies, dietary restrictions and supplements. Most will not be enthusiastic about the dietary options. Some will support you in your effort with the dietary even if they cannot provide recommendations (they don't know enough, but they're willing to allow you to see if it helps). Most will provide prescriptions, where necessary, for things like hippotherapy, aquatherapy, OT, speech, etc.>> Hi there, I'm new to this group, we live in s County. My son > Liam, is almost 2 and has "significant developmental delays" (according > to Early Interv.) and has many symptoms from the Autism Spec. I need to > know where to start. I think I need to take

him to a developmental > pediatrician for an eval/diagnosis. Is this right? How long should I > expect to wait for an appointment. I called the one recommended by my > pediatrician, and they told me we have to wait at least 5 months for an > appt. Is this a common waiting time? Wow, I sure hope not, we need some > answers yesterday! Thanks everyone.> Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on FareChase

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Marilyn,

If you took your child off Risperdal, what meds is he (or she) on

now? Did the tics go away?

My daughter has been on a low dose of Risperdal for several years

now and we are having a screaming tic that waxes and wanes that we

haven't been able to get rid of over the last 8 months. I thought

Risperdal was supposed to help STOP tics but I have often wondered

whether or not the meds were causing an opposite reaction in my

daughter and could be possibly causing the screaming tic.

Thanks.

>

> If you go to www.intellihealth.com (Harvard Medical School's

site), there is a link there where you can look up any medication.

My son started having ticks (like with Tourette's) when he took

Risperdal.

>

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My son has been on almost everything and most have been ineffective or had bad side effects. Regretfully, he is now on Haldol; I want him off of this, but Juvenile court in WV took away mine and my husband's custody this Wednesday. My son has allergies to 10 different medications. Straterra was the worst; he was violent, lost his appetite, had inability to sleep, moodiness and he was on it one year before the side effects started showing up. His tics went away after taking him off of the Risperdal. He has not been on Lithium or Depacote, each of these require regular blood work and it takes 5 people to hold him down to attempt this. The judge stated that giving the DHHR custody was only to pay for his placement and was not a reflection on our parenting. My attorney tells me that the FEDS give each state choices in how to set up their medicaid program. One of those choices, which WV chose, is to not pay for out of state

placement unless the child is a ward of the state. We did nothing wrong, there simply was no placement in the state of WV which would accept our child and we don't have the financial means to pay for residential placement. There are several placements in WV which state that they only take children who are in state's custody; I don't understand how they can discriminate in that manner. It should not be an option for a state to take away custodial rights in order to provide placement. My attorney, myself and a state senator in WV are fighting to change this; we would appreciate your prayers and any ideas. Marilyn Pyles Lilburn, GAlin01eric <mftootle@...> wrote: Marilyn,If you took your child off Risperdal, what meds is he (or she) on now?

Did the tics go away? My daughter has been on a low dose of Risperdal for several years now and we are having a screaming tic that waxes and wanes that we haven't been able to get rid of over the last 8 months. I thought Risperdal was supposed to help STOP tics but I have often wondered whether or not the meds were causing an opposite reaction in my daughter and could be possibly causing the screaming tic.Thanks.>> If you go to www.intellihealth.com (Harvard Medical School's site), there is a link there where you can look up any medication. My son started having ticks (like with Tourette's) when he took Risperdal.>

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