OCD or Side effect?

My long time readers know that I've written about Harley's eating issues before...Last night he ate:
a box of chocolate covered donuts
At least 2 Rice Krispie Treats (we buy these for in his lunch)
A block of cheese (probably 6-8 oz)
A box of wheat thins

This is part of the reason I have to stay up at night. To stand guard. We have GOT to find a way to lock up the food at night. We typically lock the fridge, but I didn't last night...I've tried to hide the food...Nothing seems to work?!

Now the dr told me that it could be more of a side effect of the meds than an act of OCD (it's not like he's hungry or nervous, he just eats b/c he can!). A week ago today we switched him off of Abilify because it didn't seem to be helping...he was still having explosive behaviors and massive hallucinations. The Doc suggested we change to Risperdal (sp?)...the main side effect being a feeling of hunger...Now, Harley's supposed to be on a weight loss program, but in going to this appointment we learned that since last July he has gone from 96 #s to 112 #s, but he's also grown about 2 inches in those 12 months...

Sad though, the risperdal seems to be making matters worse. His paranoia is much more severe. Today he was in the front yard 'battling' with his hallunications and determined that we were in danger because they were going to kill the whole family. He saw them falling from the sky and was totally freaking out. He wouldn't come into the house because he was afraid they would 'follow' him and kill everyone...It's so hard to watch him go through this, as he was literally scared, this is so very real to him...

So, although we have another appt for med followup at the end of this month, I think a phone call is in order. Sure it may take his body time to get used to the new med, but I would expect him to be sleepy more than anything...now he just seems worse and it breaks my heart!!

Well, it's getting close to MY bedtime, so I'm going to sign off for tonight.