Adverse Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Naturalistic Clinical Setting at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand
Joint Authors
Boon-yasidhi, Vitharon
Jearnarongrit, Pantipa
Tulayapichitchock, Patnaree
Tarugsa, Jariya
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate adverse effects associated with risperidone in 45 children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), aged 2–15 years, who were treated at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand, between the years 2006 and 2007.
Adverse effects were assessed by parent interview, using a semistructure questionnaire, and medical records review.
The mean ± SD age of the children at starting risperidone was 8.15±2.98 years.
The mean ± SD of risperidone dose was 0.94±0.74 mg/day and the mean ± SD duration of treatment was 36.8±27.8 months.
Adverse effects were reported in 39 children (86.7%).
Common adverse effects included increased appetite, somnolence, and rhinorrhea and most of the adverse effects were tolerable.
Tardive dyskinesia or other serious adverse events were not found in this study.
The child’s mean ± SD weight gain was 4.18±2.82 kg/year, which exceeded developmentally expected norms.
The results from this study suggest that risperidone treatment in children with ASD is associated with frequent mild and tolerable adverse effects.
However, excessive weight gain could be found to be a concerning adverse effect and weight monitoring is warranted when risperidone is being prescribed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Boon-yasidhi, Vitharon& Jearnarongrit, Pantipa& Tulayapichitchock, Patnaree& Tarugsa, Jariya. 2014. Adverse Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Naturalistic Clinical Setting at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Psychiatry Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047366
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Boon-yasidhi, Vitharon…[et al.]. Adverse Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Naturalistic Clinical Setting at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Psychiatry Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047366
American Medical Association (AMA)
Boon-yasidhi, Vitharon& Jearnarongrit, Pantipa& Tulayapichitchock, Patnaree& Tarugsa, Jariya. Adverse Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Naturalistic Clinical Setting at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Psychiatry Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047366
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047366