title: Risperidone augmentation of serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder.
abstract: In this case series, risperidone augmentation of treatment with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) is described in four pediatric patients diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). An improved treatment response was observed in all cases, albeit in different ways. All four of the patients had failed prior SRI monotherapy. Comorbid tics were observed in two cases and aggressive behavior or violent images were seen in three. Possible predictors of response to risperidone in patients with OCD and future research avenues are explored.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tawile
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018967:Risperidone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D018967:Risperidone; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors