Concerta and Resperidal

[Jennita]

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[Jennita]

Oh, sorry, I thought it was just websites themselves that were not allowed. Well, I'll explain myself to answer the question. Most likely what the symptoms seem to be are called extrapyriamidal side effects, which are usually listed on the drug information. These involve involuntary movements and can go away with discontinuation of med although sometimes they can also be permanent. It is best to talk with the doctor about these and also tardive dyskinesia, as this also can be beginning to occur.

Please talk to the doc as this conditions can become serious or permanent so best not to let it go as simply anxiety; these conditions are already well-known to be connected to antipsychotic drug use.

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Extrapyramidal movements, although well known, are a rare side effect of the antipsychotic medications. Doyle624, if you are concerned that your son's twitches are caused by the Risperdal, do this. Have him open his mouth and observe his tongue. Usually, the first extrapyramidal movement to appear is an involuntary "snakelike" movement of the tongue.

Tics are common in kids. Tics can be brought on or worsened by stimulants like Concerta, though. If that's the case, they normally disappear when the stimulant is stopped. Unfortunately, they don't always.

[Jennita]

Yes, I agree with index, it could also simply be Concerta induced tics, but since it started since the Risperdal, I wondered if it was that drug instead.

That's the problem when on several drugs, to figure out the culprit. However, the repeating of the same movements does sound tic like...best to discuss this with the doc, although his explanation seemed inaccurate since the behavior wasn't present before, so do let him know that you believe it might be drug induced.