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Tic or just a habit? Any kids out there with tics?
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 459723" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Hi there, both Abilify and Risperdal can cause a movement disorder called dystonia (it's NOT a tic) that is a side effect to the medication. Unfortunately, it doesn't go away unless you discontinue the medication. My son experienced dystonia while taking Risperdal, and it actually got worse over the month that he was on it. His involved non-stop mouth opening, tongue thrusting and lip licking to the point of causing a staph infection around his mouth. The movements stopped about two weeks after we discontinued the medication. If you are not certain about what is causing your child's neck movements, I would strongly recommend taking him to a pediatric neurologist who has expertise in movement disorders. Above all, you don't want the movements to become permanent.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 459723, member: 2423"] Hi there, both Abilify and Risperdal can cause a movement disorder called dystonia (it's NOT a tic) that is a side effect to the medication. Unfortunately, it doesn't go away unless you discontinue the medication. My son experienced dystonia while taking Risperdal, and it actually got worse over the month that he was on it. His involved non-stop mouth opening, tongue thrusting and lip licking to the point of causing a staph infection around his mouth. The movements stopped about two weeks after we discontinued the medication. If you are not certain about what is causing your child's neck movements, I would strongly recommend taking him to a pediatric neurologist who has expertise in movement disorders. Above all, you don't want the movements to become permanent. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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