Risperdal is an antipsycotic. It is used in HD to
control mood swings and reduce chorea. It is more
afective fo the moodswings since it is generally used
for schizophrenia. If it is not working talk to the
doctor.
--- andy632605 <ianandy@...> wrote:
> HI
>
> I am hopeing for some information on the drug
> Risperdal.
> my brother Ian who has HD. was priscribed Risperdal
> about 5 months
> ago. at that time he had to take a 1mg tablet a day,
> to try and
> control his involantery movements. he is know on 4
> 1mg tablets per
> day, but i can not see any improvement, also he is
> not sleeping very
> well. he is always tired in the morning even after 8
> hours rest.
> could this have any thing to do with his medication?
>
>
> regards
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
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