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risperdone has worked long-term for my daughter, but it has helped her frustration /...
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risperdone has worked long-term for my daughter, but it has helped her frustration / anger, more than her ADHD symptoms.
My daughter started off taking .25mgs, then over time we've had to increase it. She has been on it for 5-years now.
I would keep track of your son's behaviors/mood whenever trying a new med, and/or new dose, that way when you go back and see his Dr., you have clear data with dates etc...of how he has been doing.
Hope this helps a bit ?? Take care!
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My daughter started off taking .25mgs, then over time we've had to increase it. She has been on it for 5-years now.
I would keep track of your son's behaviors/mood whenever trying a new med, and/or new dose, that way when you go back and see his Dr., you have clear data with dates etc...of how he has been doing.
Hope this helps a bit ?? Take care!
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Reply: Trileptal or Tegretol
Mood issues, and ADD and anxiety are on the spectrum of disorders very similar to...
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Mood issues, and ADD and anxiety are on the spectrum of disorders very similar to bipolar, and treatment is basically the same, depending on the child's needs and symptoms.
The Balanced Mind is a fabulous resource for parents to learn how to parent their child and gives a lot of ideas and information about medications, whether the diagnosis is "mood disorder" or bipolar.
Treatment typically is: stabilize mood with a mood stabilizer medication such as Lamictal, depakote, tegretol etc.... Then, once mood is controlled, then deal with residual symptoms, such as anxiety, ADD etc...
Rages are difficult to see, handle and experience. Psychiatrists may try and treat those first, if they are extreme. Antipsychotics such as risperdal and seroquel target those types of behaviors very well.
I'd urge you to check out the Balanced Mind for support and helpful parenting strategies.
Take care!
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The Balanced Mind is a fabulous resource for parents to learn how to parent their child and gives a lot of ideas and information about medications, whether the diagnosis is "mood disorder" or bipolar.
Treatment typically is: stabilize mood with a mood stabilizer medication such as Lamictal, depakote, tegretol etc.... Then, once mood is controlled, then deal with residual symptoms, such as anxiety, ADD etc...
Rages are difficult to see, handle and experience. Psychiatrists may try and treat those first, if they are extreme. Antipsychotics such as risperdal and seroquel target those types of behaviors very well.
I'd urge you to check out the Balanced Mind for support and helpful parenting strategies.
Take care!
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Personally my daughter has not tired either of these meds, but I do know others that...
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Personally my daughter has not tired either of these meds, but I do know others that have had success with them......That's the tricky part about medication - what works well for one, is a disaster for the next.
Not sure how old your son is, but I'd urge you to check out this organization for more info.
http://www.thebalancedmind.org/
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Not sure how old your son is, but I'd urge you to check out this organization for more info.
http://www.thebalancedmind.org/
Take care!
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Reply: ADHD, ODD, and severe anxiety 7 year old. Getting ...
This is SO hard, and I am so sorry for your son, you and your family ((((Hugs))). You...
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This is SO hard, and I am so sorry for your son, you and your family ((((Hugs))).
You need help and support ASAP.
It is hard to say from reading a post, and not knowing your son....but it sounds like there is a lot more than ADHD going on here, and that makes medication a lot trickier.
You mention anxiety and ODD too, that is my daughter to a tee.
Life at home used to be pure he!! with her, until her psychiatrist found a good medication combo.
So, what about your son's Dr. ?? Is he seeing a Child Psychiatrist?
The behaviors your son is displaying are scary and dangerous (especially with a baby in the home) - you don't want anyone to get hurt, so this type of violence needs to be addressed - and soon!
I will paste some links for you to review and explore, and I hope some of it will help point you into a good direction.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
http://www.adhdnews.com/bipolar.htm
There is help out there, so please keep searching for answers, and write back anytime!!
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You need help and support ASAP.
It is hard to say from reading a post, and not knowing your son....but it sounds like there is a lot more than ADHD going on here, and that makes medication a lot trickier.
You mention anxiety and ODD too, that is my daughter to a tee.
Life at home used to be pure he!! with her, until her psychiatrist found a good medication combo.
So, what about your son's Dr. ?? Is he seeing a Child Psychiatrist?
The behaviors your son is displaying are scary and dangerous (especially with a baby in the home) - you don't want anyone to get hurt, so this type of violence needs to be addressed - and soon!
I will paste some links for you to review and explore, and I hope some of it will help point you into a good direction.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
http://www.adhdnews.com/bipolar.htm
There is help out there, so please keep searching for answers, and write back anytime!!
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Reply: ADHD Behavior of a teenager
Its hard to say if its his medication or ?? Have you talked to his Dr. about this? If...
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Its hard to say if its his medication or ??
Have you talked to his Dr. about this? If not, I'd highly recommend you doing so.
Take care,
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Have you talked to his Dr. about this? If not, I'd highly recommend you doing so.
Take care,
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Reply: where to start.
It sounds like your daughter is struggling and you are searching for answers.....Its so...
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It sounds like your daughter is struggling and you are searching for answers.....Its so difficult as a parent to watch this, it is a helpless feeling.
The very best advice I can give you is to find a smart, board certified, caring Child Psychiatrist to evaluate your daughter and find out what her issues are and how to best help her succeed.
Here is a resource page, and a "finder" page.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/ADHD.ResourceCenter/adhd_faqs
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
Good luck on your search, I hope you find some good help!
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The very best advice I can give you is to find a smart, board certified, caring Child Psychiatrist to evaluate your daughter and find out what her issues are and how to best help her succeed.
Here is a resource page, and a "finder" page.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/ADHD.ResourceCenter/adhd_faqs
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder/child_and_adolescent_psychiatrist_finder
Good luck on your search, I hope you find some good help!
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Reply: ADHD Meds Question
Yes, my daughter did a med trial with it, and while it does work for some, it didn't...
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Yes, my daughter did a med trial with it, and while it does work for some, it didn't work well for her.
Here is a helpful link to read:
http://www.healthguideinfo.com/adhd-add-treatment/p110667/
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Here is a helpful link to read:
http://www.healthguideinfo.com/adhd-add-treatment/p110667/
Take care,
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Yes, I have heard of amantadine, but not necessarily used to stabilize mood or rages. ...
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Yes, I have heard of amantadine, but not necessarily used to stabilize mood or rages.
Typically a mood stabilizer medication is needed for that - like Lamictal, lithium, tegretol, etc...
My daughter is on a mood stabilizer and an anti-psychotic med (seroquel).
It is not unusual for a child to need both a mood stabilizer medication and an anti-psychotic med to even our their mood and get the rages under control.
Lamictal is typically most effective at a therapeutic range around 200mg to 250 mgs - what was your son's dose?
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Typically a mood stabilizer medication is needed for that - like Lamictal, lithium, tegretol, etc...
My daughter is on a mood stabilizer and an anti-psychotic med (seroquel).
It is not unusual for a child to need both a mood stabilizer medication and an anti-psychotic med to even our their mood and get the rages under control.
Lamictal is typically most effective at a therapeutic range around 200mg to 250 mgs - what was your son's dose?
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Rages are not typically "ADHD" - I would categorize those as mainly from mood...
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Rages are not typically "ADHD" - I would categorize those as mainly from mood instability.
(see this link) http://www.adhdnews.com/bipolar.htm
So, way back when..........was your son ever just on an "ADHD" med? If so, what was his mood like then?
How long has he been having these rages?
Also, does your son see a psychiatrist? Does he see a psychologist also?
Sorry for all the questions, but a bit of back history is helpful to give more accurate suggestions to you.
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(see this link) http://www.adhdnews.com/bipolar.htm
So, way back when..........was your son ever just on an "ADHD" med? If so, what was his mood like then?
How long has he been having these rages?
Also, does your son see a psychiatrist? Does he see a psychologist also?
Sorry for all the questions, but a bit of back history is helpful to give more accurate suggestions to you.
Thank you,
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Reply: my 9 yr old
What does your son's psychiatrist say? Does your son have behavioral issues in...
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What does your son's psychiatrist say?
Does your son have behavioral issues in school?
It sounds like there needs to be an emergency meeting with the psychiatrist to discuss a plan and see what else can be done to help this young boy.
Is he also in therapy?
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Does your son have behavioral issues in school?
It sounds like there needs to be an emergency meeting with the psychiatrist to discuss a plan and see what else can be done to help this young boy.
Is he also in therapy?
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