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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 20113" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>If he was like this before the Zoloft and Concerta combo, a very bad one, in my opinion, he likely has a mood disorder, possibly bipolar. I'd want him re-evaluated before he turns 18. Those medications won't do squat for him, and are probably making him worse, if he has any hint of bipolar. The family tree is "iffy." The father has red flags for bipolar. I'd see an Adolescent psyciatrist, like, yesterday. Uncontrollable rage and outbursts are typical with bipolar (I have it), unless they started after the medication combination. Then I'd be suspicious of the medications. It sounds way beyond ADHD. Do you think he may be dabbling in recreational drugs or heavy drinking? That can make psychiatric disorders worse and mess with the medications, but I really am not liking a stimulant AND an antidepressant. The Abilify can't hold the stimulating power of those medications. I took Zoloft once and ended up in the hospital. It's potent, but not in a good way for everybody. Why is a psycologist medicating him and not a Psychiatrist (the MD?) I wouldn't like that either. Hugs and take care!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 20113, member: 1550"] If he was like this before the Zoloft and Concerta combo, a very bad one, in my opinion, he likely has a mood disorder, possibly bipolar. I'd want him re-evaluated before he turns 18. Those medications won't do squat for him, and are probably making him worse, if he has any hint of bipolar. The family tree is "iffy." The father has red flags for bipolar. I'd see an Adolescent psyciatrist, like, yesterday. Uncontrollable rage and outbursts are typical with bipolar (I have it), unless they started after the medication combination. Then I'd be suspicious of the medications. It sounds way beyond ADHD. Do you think he may be dabbling in recreational drugs or heavy drinking? That can make psychiatric disorders worse and mess with the medications, but I really am not liking a stimulant AND an antidepressant. The Abilify can't hold the stimulating power of those medications. I took Zoloft once and ended up in the hospital. It's potent, but not in a good way for everybody. Why is a psycologist medicating him and not a Psychiatrist (the MD?) I wouldn't like that either. Hugs and take care! [/QUOTE]
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