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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No judgment here but do be fully aware of the potential side effects of these medications (anti-psychotics), esp. possible signs of NMS which is rare but potentially fatal and possible when taking any anti-psychotic medications (probably at higher doses than your child will be using--and I don't know if NMS has been documented in children--hopefully not).  I know several people who felt their cognitive abilities were hampered by taking Abilify, but these were adults and probably taking at much higher doses.  These drugs are being overprescribed and overmarketed to adults--now for depression (the ads don't mention these are anti-psychotic medications).  I do understand sometimes such drugs are needed for aggression in children so I do not judge.  But do be aware as these are only newly being used with children (and adults for that matter) and to exercise caution and stay at low doses.  [/quote]

Not OP but sure OP is fully aware.  We SN parents tend to read all of the side effects.  Today DS's psychiatrist is switching him from risperdal to abilify. So I searched for this thread and appreciate the information provided.  Question- if he already gained wait on risperdal, will he gain additional weight on abilify?  Starting with 1mg of abilify as he is weaned off of risperdal.  The end goal is no risperdal and 2mg abilify.  Intent is to calm DS enough to make him receptive to therapy.  Diagnosed Aspie with OCD and suspected bipolar (but he is young so who knows).  Just want the moments of rage to stop.  Unless you've BTDT, hard to understand living with a young child who attacks you.[/quote]

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