QUESTION:
Dr. Heller,
What if an eight year child was on Risperdal and Adderall, is that a common combination? What side effects are to be expected? And what have the results of studies (if any) shown? Thank you.
ANSWER:
It appears to be a safe combination, especially compared to the risks of out of control behavior. The key issue is always risks versus the benefits. Risperdal has been studied with many other medications and rarely has had problems. I’m not aware of any specific studies with Risperdal and Adderall together.