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Self-reported side effects in children and adolescents taking risperidone

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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:48 authored by Byrne, S, Walter, G, Hunt, G, Soh, N, Cleary, M, Duffy, P, Crawford, G, Krabman, P, Concannon, P, Malhi, G

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to describe medication side effects in a cross-section of young people taking low-dose risperidone, using a self-report measure.

METHODS: The Liverpool University Neuroleptic Side Effect Rating Scale (LUNSERS) was completed by 66 patients aged between 6 and 18 years who had been taking low-dose risperidone (alone or in conjunction with other medications) for up to 13 years.

RESULTS: Young persons, overall, seemed to tolerate risperidone well, but longer exposure to the medication was associated with higher side effect levels, particularly for the psychic (pertaining to mind and emotion) and extrapyramidal subscales. The most common complaints related to psychic side effects, such as tiredness, difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering things and increased dreaming.

CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians need to monitor the side effects of young patients taking low doses of risperidone, and other psychotropics, and maintain vigilance in those who have been taking medication for extended periods.

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Publication title

Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Volume

18

Pagination

42-5

ISSN

1039-8562

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Blackwell Science

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2010 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

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Mental health

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