Risperidone for young children with mood disorders and aggressive behavior

J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 1998, (Schreier, HA)

A study of 11 children and adolescents (ages 5.5-16) with mood symptoms, aggressive and violent behavior, and marked management problems. The use of Risperdal alone or with mood stabilizers (Tegretol, lithium, Depakote) showed significant improvement without deterioration, sometimes in a few days. Side effects were minimal with low doses (0.75-2.5mg daily)

Risperidone treatment of children and adolescents with developmental disorders

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 1996 Nov (Hardan A, Johnson K, Johnson C)

20 children ages 8-17 with developmental problems unresponsive to previous treatments responded to Risperdal in doses ranging from 1.2-10mg daily. 8-15 month follow up showed 13/20 were doing well. Most had no side effects, three had marked weight gain, and breast milk formation developed in two adolescent girls.