Glossary Term: Risperdal

Definition: Brand name for risperidone --an anti-psychotic drug used to treat problem behaviors associated with autism such as irritability, aggression, temper tantrums, self-injury, and quickly changing moods. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children and adolescents with autism in October, 2006.

Alternative Names/ Synonyms: Risperidone

More Information: Press Release on FDA Approval of Risperdal