My son was diagnosed at 4 1/2 yrs old and will be 6 next month. We have tried almost all meds and they start well but then seem to not work after a couple of months. We have been on Vyvanse since Sept. and like it overall but when he is on it he talks excessively and interupts. This is causing a lot of problems at school. We may have to hire a tutor to be with him during the day for a couple of hours to get thru academcis and so that his teacher can keep the rest of the class on task. He is in a private school with only 7 kids in his class.
His Dr. is suggesting adding Risperdal ( .25mg) at night and after reading about it we are hesitant. Anyone have any experience with it?? Any feedback would be great!!
Risperdal is an antipsychotic commonly used for Bi polar, and schizophrenia. I would be cautious in using it in a child so young.