[jenf]

Has anyone been prescribed the drug "abilify" for their rad child? E's psychiatrist is trying it to deal with his aggression issues. Thanks!

[jojobear]

My son is on Abilify and Serqouel. We can not get over the difference in him. We waited such a long time to go the medication route, we were scared to, didn't really like the idea either. However we didn't have a choice really. It was either try the medication or have him baker acted by orders of the doctor. So we choose the medication. He is almost 5.

Jody

[jenf]

That's the same age as E. It seems to be making him tired, but most definitely he is less aggressive! Thanks for the post.

[Peggy]

My daughter was on Respirdal when she was younger, then weaned off. She is having problems in adolescence now and was put on abilify, but had a reaction. She was switched back to Respirdal, but now is having the same reaction. Just watch for ticks and twitches, that is what she developed.

[scandi]

My 9 year old son is on it now and has been for about a year. It does have a weight gain side effect. I didn't see it until he went up to 10 mg. Since school started he has gone thru 3 sizes of clothes - he is pudgy but not obese. He was on many meds before that mostly for ADHD and he is RAD. They did not work. Risperdahl made him very aggressive.

I think it is important to remember to watch your child because a med might work for your child but not the next one even though they may look the same.
just my experience
scandi