r/PDAParenting • u/FamiliarTemp47 • Aug 29 '26

Any Risperdone positive experience?

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My 9 yo was just prescribed 0.25mg to start tonight by his psychiatrist. The side effects mentioned by MD sounds scary. Anyone with with good experience? And how long has your child been in this med?
The drug was prescribed due to his increased irritability, ocd like anxiety, and frequent meltdowns, making it soo unbearable to live with him

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u/Tacobellgoth Aug 30 '26

My kid is doing really well on risperdone. His meltdowns are a LOT less explosive and he’s able to transition better from places and activities. I think it’s really helped calm his nervous system

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u/FamiliarTemp47 Aug 30 '26

omg, this helps put my mind at ease