Risperidone side effects

Hello,

Our 5-year old son was prescribed Risperidone to help with his impulsive aggression. We tried the medication for 3 months and observed no change in is behavior and so we slowly discontinued. About a month later, he developed what could be called a tic, but it expresses itself as if he can't catch a breath. He does this repeatedly, but has periods with no signs. Since then we found out that Risperidone is know for side effects such as tardive dyskinesia. We are seriously concerned now. Will this be permanent ? What is the best way to examine this problem ?

Thanks for any suggestions !

[wildthingsmom67]

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tardive/tardive.htm
I would try treating him with herbal meds, but be careful those can have side effects too.  Do research and give him flax seed or fish oil but the flax seed is safe as far as I know.  It has omega 3s in it to help the brain function.  

His symptoms may go away in time if he doesn't have these kinds of medications again.
Go to the website above and read.

[margypops]

What were the  impulsive agrressive behaviors you originally noticed?Yes there are some good supplements out there to help your son, if you have a good health food store near you they will run it through their PC and get you information.

[ILADVOCATE]

I have tardive dyskinesia. Its a possibility from the use of Risperdal. The best thing to do is to seek a consult with a neurologist who is a movement disorders specialist. The medications I've found most helpful to treat it are Zofran and the natural remedy rhodiola, both identified in clinical study. I'm not sure if Zofran is used in children but you could ask. Tetrabenzene is used but that has some serious side effects so that might not be for children either. But there are other medications as well. Clonidine in patch form (Catapres) is especially helpful for tic like motions (tardive tourreticism which is a variant of tardive dyskinesia I have as well). I am on Tenex which is helpful as well. I believe both of those are used in children. But post in the neurology forum and find out more information as well.