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Does Intake Of Sizodon MD Help In Treating Autism In A Child?
Question: My son is suffering from autism...he is 5.3yrs old ...Doctor has prescribed Sizodon MD 0.5mg ...Does the medicine has any side effects to give to my small child
Brief Answer:
The drug is safe to use
Detailed Answer:
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Sizodone MD consists of mouth dissolving Risperidone tablet. The drug is a second generation antipsychotic drug used in psychosis mainly but also used in ADHD and some patients of autism to control abnormal unwanted behaviour. The drug is safe to use and at 0.5 mg dose free of serious side effects.
The drug is known to cause sedation, drowsiness, weight gain etc side effects. In high doses the drug is known to cause tremors, dystonia, akithesia etc side effects. Keep the tablets out of reach of him to prevent accidental overdoses. Over all the drug is safe to use and you can give the drug without worries.
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The drug is safe to use
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic
Sizodone MD consists of mouth dissolving Risperidone tablet. The drug is a second generation antipsychotic drug used in psychosis mainly but also used in ADHD and some patients of autism to control abnormal unwanted behaviour. The drug is safe to use and at 0.5 mg dose free of serious side effects.
The drug is known to cause sedation, drowsiness, weight gain etc side effects. In high doses the drug is known to cause tremors, dystonia, akithesia etc side effects. Keep the tablets out of reach of him to prevent accidental overdoses. Over all the drug is safe to use and you can give the drug without worries.
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