risperdal and seizure disorder

[christieyes]

DOES RISPERDAL 4MG FOR 8 YRS CAUSE ANY SEIZURE DISORDERS?

[DevotedPharmTech]

If your doctor tells you that you have experienced any serious adverse event due to medication, please report it to the F.D.A.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm

Please be aware:

Reporting of adverse events and medication errors by healthcare professionals and consumers is voluntary in the United States.

[skepticalpeach]

this drug has been recalled a few times over the years for various reasons so I have been hesitant to let my daughter use it. Instead we use melatonin and weighted blankets (along with consistent schedule) to help her sleep. She has autism and it is hard for her to sleep. If you are interested in melatonin talk to your doctor. Your body produces it naturally and it is a supplement.

[christieyes]

hello Dr. thank you,im on it ! im shocked 2 of my dr.s didn't know these things,i just found out with severe astma,& severe copd i shouldn't be on these meds. im in the process of trying to get funding to see two  specialist in these feilds to examine me and more than likely switch medications,i thought i was taking the risperidal for an underlying sleep issue,and the effexor xr for depression,i caught this bout with phenomonia early on
ok take care,

christieyes

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well, seizures are one of the side effects of risperdal and can occur any time after starting the medication. However, if they have started after eight years of medications, other causes too should be looked into. You may need an EEG. Please consult your doctor regarding this immediately. Take care!

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