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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 20034" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Totoro, sorry you're struggling. Not sure where you got the idea that APs like Risperdal take 6 to 8 weeks to work like mood stabilizers. They generally work very quickly. If you haven't seen much improvement in 5 days, I'd recommend a call to the psychiatrist. It may be that Risperdal is not the right medication for your difficult child.</p><p></p><p>In terms of the weight gain, it happens on APs in spite of how much you watch food intake. My son gained 12 pounds in a month on Risperdal. I've heard of some kids who take Metformin (a diabetes medication) to counteract the weight gain, but I don't know if that would be recommended for a child as young as yours.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there. We're here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 20034, member: 2423"] Totoro, sorry you're struggling. Not sure where you got the idea that APs like Risperdal take 6 to 8 weeks to work like mood stabilizers. They generally work very quickly. If you haven't seen much improvement in 5 days, I'd recommend a call to the psychiatrist. It may be that Risperdal is not the right medication for your difficult child. In terms of the weight gain, it happens on APs in spite of how much you watch food intake. My son gained 12 pounds in a month on Risperdal. I've heard of some kids who take Metformin (a diabetes medication) to counteract the weight gain, but I don't know if that would be recommended for a child as young as yours. Hang in there. We're here for you. [/QUOTE]
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