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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 319231" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>Totoro,</p><p></p><p>I think it is a good idea to do a medication wash particularly when the side effects are awful.</p><p></p><p>It is interesting, we tried our 12 yr old back on stimulants. About three years ago or so they were a disaster. But he is up to 27 mg concerta with no tics and no increase in obsessiveness. And no other medications on board. I didn't want to try them but the psychiatrist kind of convinced me. We have been able to handle the awake issue with melatonin. Also I think that diminishes a bit over time. So maybe focalin will help K. </p><p></p><p>My fingers are crossed that Lamictal will help, and that you might find a stimulant that will help to.</p><p></p><p>We too are weaning our kids off APs. My youngest is off Abilify now, and my oldest is now only taking .25 mg of Risperdal. We will d/c that soon too. (I need to update my sig!) I don't regret that they were on them--they definitely helped, but the less medications we need to give the better.</p><p></p><p>I hope you don't endure too much trama and chaos. If the raging continues but isn't on a daily basis maybe even an AP prn would be better than a daily one. </p><p></p><p>I think you have some options, wishing you the strength to see the medication wash through and really see what you are dealing with. And 8 will not be the same as 12 either. </p><p></p><p>Just rambling on, but my thoughts are with you.</p><p></p><p>P.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 319231, member: 2322"] Totoro, I think it is a good idea to do a medication wash particularly when the side effects are awful. It is interesting, we tried our 12 yr old back on stimulants. About three years ago or so they were a disaster. But he is up to 27 mg concerta with no tics and no increase in obsessiveness. And no other medications on board. I didn't want to try them but the psychiatrist kind of convinced me. We have been able to handle the awake issue with melatonin. Also I think that diminishes a bit over time. So maybe focalin will help K. My fingers are crossed that Lamictal will help, and that you might find a stimulant that will help to. We too are weaning our kids off APs. My youngest is off Abilify now, and my oldest is now only taking .25 mg of Risperdal. We will d/c that soon too. (I need to update my sig!) I don't regret that they were on them--they definitely helped, but the less medications we need to give the better. I hope you don't endure too much trama and chaos. If the raging continues but isn't on a daily basis maybe even an AP prn would be better than a daily one. I think you have some options, wishing you the strength to see the medication wash through and really see what you are dealing with. And 8 will not be the same as 12 either. Just rambling on, but my thoughts are with you. P. [/QUOTE]
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