Rather impressed.

Well, the doctor has taken Dominic off of Methylin and prescribed him Risperidone. He has run out of the Methylin and we are waiting for Medicaid to approve the Risperidone... UGH! He has NO medication except the Mirtazapine that he uses for sleep and appetite. I was impressed with his behavior yesterday. He did have a few moments of spazzing but for the most part he was a good kid. I love my babies so much! :)



Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Methylin, Methylin ER) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.


Risperidone is also used to treat behavior problems such as aggression, self-injury, and sudden mood changes in teenagers and children 5-16 years of age who have autism (a condition that causes repetitive behavior, difficulty interacting with others, and problems with communication). Risperidone is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain)