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What Causes Weight Gain And Gynecomastia After Taking Risperdal?
My son is 10 years old and has adhd which was diagnosed when he was 2. He was also diagnosed with asd 18 mo ago and has been on resperdal since being diagnosed with asd. He is unable to take a stimulant for his adhd currently taking intuniv 2x per day. Since being on the resperdal he has gained alot of weight and is begining to develop man boobs is there an alternative medication he can take instead of the resperdal? Going to the dr on Friday and wanted to be informed before visit.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, as there is weight gain and gynecomastia development after intake of Risperidone, the alternative atypical anti-psychotic has to be considered. The alternatives would be Olanzapine, Clozapine, Ziprasidone or Aripiprazole.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, as there is weight gain and gynecomastia development after intake of Risperidone, the alternative atypical anti-psychotic has to be considered. The alternatives would be Olanzapine, Clozapine, Ziprasidone or Aripiprazole.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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