Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
How do you get brave enough to wean off a medication or try a new one?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 393200" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>zba, i see that his bio mom had a history of depression but I don't see a diagnosis for your difficult child. I'm very sorry but I don't remember the specifics on your difficult child. Risperdal has been prescribed for other difficult children here to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, irritability associated with autistism, and for anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Is your son officially diagnosis'd with any of these?</p><p></p><p>Is the risperdal the only medication he is on now?</p><p></p><p>This is a tough time of the year for most difficult children, but it's also a time when they have a considerable time off from school which can be a good time to wean off or try a new medication.</p><p></p><p>Personally, would never keep my son on a medication I was unsure really had an effect, especially given apparent negative side effects.</p><p></p><p>Has the doctor discussed using an antidepressant for treating his anxiety (or has difficult child ever been on one)? The downside to using an anitd for anxiety would be the time it takes to "work".</p><p></p><p>We definitely understand your fear. I think you have to take a really good look at your son and decide what it is his ultimate best interest. I know you will make the right decision. </p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 393200, member: 805"] zba, i see that his bio mom had a history of depression but I don't see a diagnosis for your difficult child. I'm very sorry but I don't remember the specifics on your difficult child. Risperdal has been prescribed for other difficult children here to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania, irritability associated with autistism, and for anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Is your son officially diagnosis'd with any of these? Is the risperdal the only medication he is on now? This is a tough time of the year for most difficult children, but it's also a time when they have a considerable time off from school which can be a good time to wean off or try a new medication. Personally, would never keep my son on a medication I was unsure really had an effect, especially given apparent negative side effects. Has the doctor discussed using an antidepressant for treating his anxiety (or has difficult child ever been on one)? The downside to using an anitd for anxiety would be the time it takes to "work". We definitely understand your fear. I think you have to take a really good look at your son and decide what it is his ultimate best interest. I know you will make the right decision. Sharon [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
How do you get brave enough to wean off a medication or try a new one?
Top