Quote from Karon:

Is there anyone out there have a child on Risperdal???? It is suggested our grandson go on it for ADHD child with ODD.anxiety, tics and other problems.
I would appreciate any input on this. tx Karon

It is a major tranquilizer and antipsychotic. It is in the same family as Zyprexa, which has recently been found to cause diabetes. Another problem with neuroleptics is tardive dyskinesia....there is no way to know who is suseptable to this or at what dosage, and it can be irreversable. Do a search on it. Personally, I think it's a scary drug. You should research not only the positive press on it, but the negative. You won't get the negative from your doctor most likely.

Hopefully the child isn't already on any ADD or ADHD drugs, mainly the stimulants, because those can actually cause and/or exasberate any existing tics, ODD,anxiety, hostility, mood, or nerve problems.