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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 18881" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I actually understand Totoro's psychiatrist's reasoning. Totoro's difficult child has auditory hallucinations, and in this case, Risperdal makes a lot of sense to quiet the voices (mood stabilizers will not do that). Furthermore, several psychiatrists have told me they frequently prescribe APs alone in younger children to start with, and the medication's effect can last one to two years on its own (this fact is also in The Bipolar Child). That may or may not happen in Totoro's case, but I don't think the psychiatrist is wrong to try, given that it's always wise to have as few medications on board as possible. It's also wise to make one medication change at a time, which is what this psychiatrist is doing. </p><p></p><p>Totoro, I hope the new medication dosing makes a difference. Hang in there -- you're doing a great job advocating for your difficult child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 18881, member: 2423"] I actually understand Totoro's psychiatrist's reasoning. Totoro's difficult child has auditory hallucinations, and in this case, Risperdal makes a lot of sense to quiet the voices (mood stabilizers will not do that). Furthermore, several psychiatrists have told me they frequently prescribe APs alone in younger children to start with, and the medication's effect can last one to two years on its own (this fact is also in The Bipolar Child). That may or may not happen in Totoro's case, but I don't think the psychiatrist is wrong to try, given that it's always wise to have as few medications on board as possible. It's also wise to make one medication change at a time, which is what this psychiatrist is doing. Totoro, I hope the new medication dosing makes a difference. Hang in there -- you're doing a great job advocating for your difficult child. [/QUOTE]
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