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Weaning off Risperidone
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 309326" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I agree with the previous posters. A positive (or negative reponse, for that matter) is not diagnostic in and of itself. Risperidone treats psychosis associated with schizophrenia, mania associated with bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, irritability and aggression. It is frequently used to calm children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders.</p><p> </p><p>Only a child psychiatrist can diagnose pediatric bipolar disorder. If it is suspected in your daughter, you need to see a child psychiatrist. It is also a good idea to have your daughter evaluated by a neuropsychologist since she is young and many symptoms of childhood disorders overlap. A neuropscyh should be able to tease out what is going on. I live in Maryland and might be able to provide you with some names of providers. PM me if you're interested.</p><p> </p><p>If you can't get your doctor to call back with instructions for weaning, you might want to talk with your pharmacist. I understand antipsychotics should be weaned and not stopped abruptly.</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 309326, member: 2423"] I agree with the previous posters. A positive (or negative reponse, for that matter) is not diagnostic in and of itself. Risperidone treats psychosis associated with schizophrenia, mania associated with bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, irritability and aggression. It is frequently used to calm children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Only a child psychiatrist can diagnose pediatric bipolar disorder. If it is suspected in your daughter, you need to see a child psychiatrist. It is also a good idea to have your daughter evaluated by a neuropsychologist since she is young and many symptoms of childhood disorders overlap. A neuropscyh should be able to tease out what is going on. I live in Maryland and might be able to provide you with some names of providers. PM me if you're interested. If you can't get your doctor to call back with instructions for weaning, you might want to talk with your pharmacist. I understand antipsychotics should be weaned and not stopped abruptly. Hang in there. [/QUOTE]
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