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<blockquote data-quote="HowMuchLonger" data-source="post: 415444" data-attributes="member: 11280"><p>Ash, my 9 year old son was just given risperdal(risperidone) as well this week. That was in addition to the adderall he was already taking. I was terrified to give it to him...but terrified not to at the same time. He takes a very small dose right now - 0.5mg at bedtime although pediatrician said we could give it to him as early as an hour before we felt the adderall typically wears off as our biggest challenges are evenings. When I was first handed the prescription I was very excited and just wanted the anger, rages and physical abuse to stop...once I got home and checked around the internet I too was scared at the side effects and how ominous the different sites made it sound if you actually needed this medication. However, my arms, back and legs are covered in bruises...doors hanging off hinges...hair pulled out of my head...been called every filthy name in the book...all courtesy of my son, and I couldn't help but think how much WORSE things could/would get if I didn't find something to help him now. And my son is a little wee thing...but he's been able to almost take me down in his superhuman strength that comes with his rages. I can't even imagine how much worse the damage could be if this were a 16 year old attacking me...</p><p></p><p>Not to mention how much the rest of the family is in shambles over this. My oldest son (almost 18) tries to stay away as much as possible because he "hates" his youngest brother...and my 10 year old son who is a already a very sensitive over-anxious kid just cries all the time because he thinks it's his fault - if he'd just given his brother the toy...or not told him to get out of his room...or any other of the million small things that sets the youngest one off - then none of this would've happened. My husband is at his wits end...struggling with having grown up in a very old fashioned home "kids respected their parents or got a hairbrush across the butt", and trying to handle this the "right" way with talking and setting emotions aside, and counselling. It's just one big mess and hoping it would all just go away hasn't worked for the past 3 years so we just had to try something.</p><p></p><p>One thing I noticed is (like someone else said) if you look at the side effects for ANY medication, the list is long, extensive and scary...a side effect of advil or tylenol is a headache...OH the irony LOL. I think if you are very aware and focused you will know if the risperdal is doing something positive or negative for your son. I'm finding my son is actually doing very well *knock on wood* with his. Today will be the 4th dose. Day one he woke up very early which I wasn't expecting as they say it can cause sleepiness. He "seemed" ok but his eyes looked like he was stoned! After a while that went away and I realized it was just that the poor kid had finally gotten a full, good night's sleep and actually slept soundly (which was one of the positive things the pediatrician had pointed out to me about giving him the risperidone). Day two he woke early again but his eyes were normal and he had a great day with very little fussing or opposition other than "normal" 9 year old boy stuff eg "awww do I HAVE to brush my teeth??" rather than "F*** YOU B**** I'm not brushing my teeth I don't care if they F***ING fall out!!" (a bit of exaggerating but you get the point!). </p><p></p><p>Anyhow, you're not alone and if you want to keep chatting about what you're observing with your son I'm more than willing to help out with that as we're both in the same boat <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HowMuchLonger, post: 415444, member: 11280"] Ash, my 9 year old son was just given risperdal(risperidone) as well this week. That was in addition to the adderall he was already taking. I was terrified to give it to him...but terrified not to at the same time. He takes a very small dose right now - 0.5mg at bedtime although pediatrician said we could give it to him as early as an hour before we felt the adderall typically wears off as our biggest challenges are evenings. When I was first handed the prescription I was very excited and just wanted the anger, rages and physical abuse to stop...once I got home and checked around the internet I too was scared at the side effects and how ominous the different sites made it sound if you actually needed this medication. However, my arms, back and legs are covered in bruises...doors hanging off hinges...hair pulled out of my head...been called every filthy name in the book...all courtesy of my son, and I couldn't help but think how much WORSE things could/would get if I didn't find something to help him now. And my son is a little wee thing...but he's been able to almost take me down in his superhuman strength that comes with his rages. I can't even imagine how much worse the damage could be if this were a 16 year old attacking me... Not to mention how much the rest of the family is in shambles over this. My oldest son (almost 18) tries to stay away as much as possible because he "hates" his youngest brother...and my 10 year old son who is a already a very sensitive over-anxious kid just cries all the time because he thinks it's his fault - if he'd just given his brother the toy...or not told him to get out of his room...or any other of the million small things that sets the youngest one off - then none of this would've happened. My husband is at his wits end...struggling with having grown up in a very old fashioned home "kids respected their parents or got a hairbrush across the butt", and trying to handle this the "right" way with talking and setting emotions aside, and counselling. It's just one big mess and hoping it would all just go away hasn't worked for the past 3 years so we just had to try something. One thing I noticed is (like someone else said) if you look at the side effects for ANY medication, the list is long, extensive and scary...a side effect of advil or tylenol is a headache...OH the irony LOL. I think if you are very aware and focused you will know if the risperdal is doing something positive or negative for your son. I'm finding my son is actually doing very well *knock on wood* with his. Today will be the 4th dose. Day one he woke up very early which I wasn't expecting as they say it can cause sleepiness. He "seemed" ok but his eyes looked like he was stoned! After a while that went away and I realized it was just that the poor kid had finally gotten a full, good night's sleep and actually slept soundly (which was one of the positive things the pediatrician had pointed out to me about giving him the risperidone). Day two he woke early again but his eyes were normal and he had a great day with very little fussing or opposition other than "normal" 9 year old boy stuff eg "awww do I HAVE to brush my teeth??" rather than "F*** YOU B**** I'm not brushing my teeth I don't care if they F***ING fall out!!" (a bit of exaggerating but you get the point!). Anyhow, you're not alone and if you want to keep chatting about what you're observing with your son I'm more than willing to help out with that as we're both in the same boat :) [/QUOTE]
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