Approximately 15% of all children also acquire this condition. Many people are not aware that they have this condition because they grind their teeth at night while asleep, although bruxism can occur during daytime hours as well. Learn more about how to stop teeth grinding (bruxism) Â».
Drug abuse. Risperdal (the brand name for risperidone) is the most frequently prescribed antipsychotic medication in the U.S. The FDA has approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia, but it is not approved for children.
Risperidone (Risperdal). 0.25 mg per day in children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg); 0.5 mg per day in persons weighing 44 lb or more Effective dose range of 0.5 to 3 mg per day.009 Jun 15;79(12):1104-1107. Risperidone (Risperdal) is a mixed serotonin-dopamine antagonist labeled to treat schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. It was recently approved for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children five to 17 years of age.