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Suggest Dosage For Risperidone
Question: MY 4YEAR OLD GRANDSON WAS PRESCRIBED RISPERIDONE IAM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS.
Brief Answer:
Risperidone is not recommended below 5 years of age
Detailed Answer:
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I can understand your concern as most of the studies showing safety and efficacy of Risperidone are on children above 5 years of age or weight above 15 kgs.
But many physicians prescribe this off the label
in children above 5 years of age considering the benefit overweighin the side effects. The incidence of side effect is about 15-20%.
I would suggest you to observe the child for raised temperature, tightening of body, restlessness, irritability, fast heart beat, sweating or other abnormal symptoms.
If you notice any please stop the medication and consult your physician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
Risperidone is not recommended below 5 years of age
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for choosing this platform
I can understand your concern as most of the studies showing safety and efficacy of Risperidone are on children above 5 years of age or weight above 15 kgs.
But many physicians prescribe this off the label
in children above 5 years of age considering the benefit overweighin the side effects. The incidence of side effect is about 15-20%.
I would suggest you to observe the child for raised temperature, tightening of body, restlessness, irritability, fast heart beat, sweating or other abnormal symptoms.
If you notice any please stop the medication and consult your physician immediately.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
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