Comments on: FDA Approves Risperdal For Children

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:00:31 +0000

I agree with Melanie. If you have ever had a suicidal 8, 9, or 10- year old with presenting symptoms of PTSD and bipolar — and yes, it is indeed very, very real — and witnessed that child lying on the floor BEGGING for the adults in his life to help him after seven years of consistent therapy(sensory therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy) and holistic, alternative approaches to treatment, you might see the other side of the picture. The decision to investigate psychotropic medication for a child is incredibly difficult to make, and for many, a last-resort in an effort to provide a child with an opportunity to be successful in a world that feels completely out of control.

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By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:47:54 +0000

If you had a child with severe symptoms of bipolar disorder you would understand that there are times when the side effects of the medication are worth the risk. The benefits to the child and the family as a whole are defintely worth the risk of taking the medication. The decision of a parent to put one of their children on a drug of this classification is not an easy choice to make. When the home is being destroyed and other siblings are put in danger, then you do what you have to do.

By: Concerened

Concerened — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:05:42 +0000

This approval will be a HUGE problem! This class is very tough to take with lots and lots of nasty adverse reactions. The drug was only studied for a very limited time and the patients will be on it for much longer. I sure hope that a long-term post-marketing safety study is mandated!

By: Lisa Van Syckel

Lisa Van Syckel — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:53:21 +0000

Hey Ed,

As we see the increase sales of Risperdal in children along with all of its lovely side effects…Has anyone asked the Manufacturer of LEGOS about the decline in LEGO sales that they will see for their popular toys.Children will be so sedated, their involuntary movements so severe,that it will prohibit them of the pleasure of playing with these wonderful toys.

If I were CEO of LEGO I would seek to prohibit J&J from using the famous LEGO BLOCKS for use in promoting a dangerous drug for children….

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:16:03 +0000

Jee, they tested it for a whole “6 to 8 weeks”! But it will be prescribed for YEARS for children. We have seen the devastating effects that this drug has on adults with long term use, so we approve it for children??This is a disgrace!

By: Lisa Van Syckel

Lisa Van Syckel — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:11:16 +0000

Ed,

FDA’s approval of Risperdal,can be seen as perfect timing…

Congress is on vacation!!

By: Lisa Van Syckel

Lisa Van Syckel — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:08:52 +0000

Jack,
Is that just a partial list?
What was FDA thinking!

You should check out the AP story and Dr. Laughren’s statement..
He is clearly “DILUSIONAL”

By: Lisa Van Syckel

Lisa Van Syckel — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:37:49 +0000

ATTENTION MEDICAL STUDENTS

J&J JUST RECVD APPROVAL FOR RISPERDAL IN CHILDREN.

PHYSICIANS WHO SPECIALIZE IN DIABETES IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION WILL BE IN HUGE DEMAND.

By: David McGuire

David McGuire — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:15:45 +0000

Maybe a reporter can start doing some research and use the FDA’s Adverse Reporting System http://www.fda.gov/cder/aers/default.htm

Age Drug Name Reported By Reactions

3 Years Risperdal PH Abnormal Behaviour, Depressed Level of Consciousness
3 Years Risperdal MD Tardive Dyskinesia
3 Years Risperdal MD Confusional State
4 Years Risperdal CN Anger
5 Years Risperdal CN Aggression
6 Years Risperdal MD Tardive Dyskinesia
6 Years Risperdal MD Cardiac Arrest
6 Years Risperdal MD Insomnia
7 Years Risperdal MD Dystonia
7 Years Risperdal MD Hallucination
7 Years Risperdal Aggression, Agitation
8 Years Risperdal OT Abnormal Behaviour
8 Years Risperdal MD Aggression, Dyskinesia
8 Years Risperdal MD Dystonia
8 Years Risperdal Akathisia, Dyskinesia, Tardive Dyskinesia
8 Years Risperdal MD Abnormal Behaviour, Tardive Dyskinesia
8 Years Risperdal OT Akinesia, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Dyskinesia, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Social Avoidant Behaviour
8 Years Risperdal MD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
8 Years Risperdal CN Aggression
9 Years Risperdal PH Dystonia
9 Years Risperdal OT Dystonia
9 Years Risperdal MD Tardive Dyskinesia
10 Years Risperdal MD Agitation, Anxiety, Fear, Hallucination (Auditory), Suspiciousness, Thinking Abnormal
10 Years Risperdal PH Tardive Dyskinesia
10 Years Risperdal CN Akathisia, Dementia, Tardive Dyskinesia
10 Years Risperdal MD Abnormal Behaviour
10 Years Risperdal CN Aggression, Crying, Suicide Attempt
10 Years Risperdal MD Aphasia, Mental Impairment
10 Years Risperdal OT Anxiety, Tardive Dyskinesia
10 Years Risperdal Suicide Attempt
10 Years Risperdal OT Depression, Hallucination (Auditory), Hallucination (Visual), Insomnia
10 Years Risperdal MD Dyskinesia, Tardive Dyskinesia
12 Years Risperdal MD Agitation, Hallucination (Auditory), Tardive Dyskinesia
12 Years Risperdal OT Tardive Dyskinesia
12 Years Risperdal OT Malaise
12 Years Risperdal MD Homicidal Ideation, Malaise
12 Years Risperdal CN Depression
12 Years Risperdal Completed Suicide
12 Years Risperdal OT Agitation, Cardiac Arrest, Death
13 Years Risperdal CN Aggression, Anxiety, Cognitive Disorder, Delusion, Fear, Hallucination, Mental Impairment, Paranoia, Psychotic Disorder, School Refusal, Social Avoidant Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt
13 Years Risperdal CN Dyskinesia
13 Years Risperdal Aggression, Depression, Suicidal Ideation
13 Years Risperdal CN Abnormal Behaviour
13 Years Risperdal PH Confusional State
13 Years Risperdal OT Aggression, Disorientation
13 Years Risperdal MD Emotional Distress
14 Years Risperdal OT Agitation, Anxiety, Epilepsy, Sudden Death
14 Years Risperdal PH Completed Suicide
14 Years Risperdal CN Abnormal Behaviour, Aggression
15 Years Risperdal Self Injurious Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation
15 Years Risperdal MD Apathy
16 Years Risperdal OT Malaise
16 Years Risperdal MD Anxiety, Insomnia
16 Years Risperdal OT Epilepsy, Death
16 Years Risperdal Hallucination, Mania
16 Years Risperdal PH Abnormal Behaviour
16 Years Risperdal CN Hallucination, Mania
17 Years Risperdal CN Tardive Dyskinesia
17 Years Risperdal Suicide Attempt
17 Years Risperdal MD Schizophrenia
17 Years Risperdal MD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
18 Years Risperdal Abnormal Behaviour, Dyskinesia, Hallucination, Mental Disorder, Obsessive Thoughts, Social Avoidant Behaviour
18 Years Risperdal Agitation, Suicidal Ideation
18 Years Risperdal CN Suicidal Ideation
19 Years Risperdal PH Dystonia
19 Years Risperdal MD Psychotic Disorder
19 Years Risperdal Hallucination (Auditory), Suicide Attempt
19 Years Risperdal MD Agitation
19 Years Risperdal MD Agitation, Anxiety, Restlessness
19 Years Risperdal MD Agitation, Anxiety, Restlessness
19 Years Risperdal MD Completed Suicide
19 Years Risperdal CN Agitation, Anxiety, Insomnia
7 Years Risperidone Abnormal Behaviour, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Paranoia
18 Years Risperidone Hallucination (Visual), Self Mutilation, Suicide Attempt