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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 366148" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am glad that you felt comfortable with the new psychiatrist. It is SO important to have a psychiatrist you can work with. What did difficult child think of him? How did they treat each other?</p><p></p><p>Did he give you any reasons why he suggested those specific medications? Anxiety is very common in difficult children and can cause many problems and/or make them worse. I know that prozac is approved for kids, as is zoloft. They both come in liquid form, or they about 6 years ago. ANY SSRI/SNRI can cause disinhibition in children. My daughter acted and sounded like she was stoned on both of them, though the zoloft was worse. She totally loved school and adored her teacher. She would have done almost anything to make her teacher happy. While on zoloft she lead her entire class in a conga line around the room when the teacher tried to get them to start a lesson after lunch. It was totally and completely out of character for her. It also is NOT uncommon. One psychiatrist told us that it is the most common "adverse" reaction to these medications.</p><p></p><p>Remeron is usually prescribed as a sleep aid because it is terribly sedating. If she has trouble sleeping it might be worth a try. But I would NOT give a dose at any time other than bedtime. At least not at first. When I was on it I took 1/8th of the lowest dose and still couldn't wake up after 14 hours of sleep.</p><p></p><p>There are a LOT of other medications and treatments for anxiety. You might google "anxiety treatment for children" for other ideas. </p><p></p><p>I hope you can find a way to help her. Anxiety can be terribly crippling. </p><p></p><p>(((hugs))) and Welcome Back!!!</p><p></p><p>ps. I would check with your insurance company to see if they will cover prescriptions written by an out of network doctor. We have had a few companies that would not cover anything prescribed by an out of network doctor. Not medications, lab work, imaging, therapy, or anything at all. If this is the case, ask the doctor to speak to your child's pediatrician to get the pediatrician to order medications and treatment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 366148, member: 1233"] I am glad that you felt comfortable with the new psychiatrist. It is SO important to have a psychiatrist you can work with. What did difficult child think of him? How did they treat each other? Did he give you any reasons why he suggested those specific medications? Anxiety is very common in difficult children and can cause many problems and/or make them worse. I know that prozac is approved for kids, as is zoloft. They both come in liquid form, or they about 6 years ago. ANY SSRI/SNRI can cause disinhibition in children. My daughter acted and sounded like she was stoned on both of them, though the zoloft was worse. She totally loved school and adored her teacher. She would have done almost anything to make her teacher happy. While on zoloft she lead her entire class in a conga line around the room when the teacher tried to get them to start a lesson after lunch. It was totally and completely out of character for her. It also is NOT uncommon. One psychiatrist told us that it is the most common "adverse" reaction to these medications. Remeron is usually prescribed as a sleep aid because it is terribly sedating. If she has trouble sleeping it might be worth a try. But I would NOT give a dose at any time other than bedtime. At least not at first. When I was on it I took 1/8th of the lowest dose and still couldn't wake up after 14 hours of sleep. There are a LOT of other medications and treatments for anxiety. You might google "anxiety treatment for children" for other ideas. I hope you can find a way to help her. Anxiety can be terribly crippling. (((hugs))) and Welcome Back!!! ps. I would check with your insurance company to see if they will cover prescriptions written by an out of network doctor. We have had a few companies that would not cover anything prescribed by an out of network doctor. Not medications, lab work, imaging, therapy, or anything at all. If this is the case, ask the doctor to speak to your child's pediatrician to get the pediatrician to order medications and treatment. [/QUOTE]
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