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<blockquote data-quote="Christy" data-source="post: 287912" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>Atypical antipsychotics have been the most effective medications for controlling my sons violent outbursts and for mood stabilization. </p><p></p><p>Stimulant (ADHD) medications were a nightmare, total rage inducers for my son</p><p>Antidepressants caused him to be irritable and aggressive </p><p>Mood stabalizers (depakote, lithium, etc) had little effect for him</p><p></p><p>The side effects for all these medications are scary but in our case a necessity. difficult child has been hospitalized 5 times in two years and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) has been suggested. Right now on his latest medication combo, he is doing very well so we have our fingers crossed that this trend will continue. He needs his medication to stay in a family setting. It's not perfect but it's the best we can do. Consider your situation and be open but cautious to the doctor's suggestion. You know the situation better and are the best one to make the call.</p><p></p><p>Even the word antipsychotic is very scary but so are the behaviors that necessitate the medication. A good question to ask yourself, can he/she function without the medication? Is he/she able to go to school? Be a part of social activities? Cultivate friendships? Unfortunately, in our case the answer is no do to difficult child's extreme outbursts. </p><p></p><p>Good luck in making a this difficult decision.</p><p>Christy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christy, post: 287912, member: 225"] Atypical antipsychotics have been the most effective medications for controlling my sons violent outbursts and for mood stabilization. Stimulant (ADHD) medications were a nightmare, total rage inducers for my son Antidepressants caused him to be irritable and aggressive Mood stabalizers (depakote, lithium, etc) had little effect for him The side effects for all these medications are scary but in our case a necessity. difficult child has been hospitalized 5 times in two years and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) has been suggested. Right now on his latest medication combo, he is doing very well so we have our fingers crossed that this trend will continue. He needs his medication to stay in a family setting. It's not perfect but it's the best we can do. Consider your situation and be open but cautious to the doctor's suggestion. You know the situation better and are the best one to make the call. Even the word antipsychotic is very scary but so are the behaviors that necessitate the medication. A good question to ask yourself, can he/she function without the medication? Is he/she able to go to school? Be a part of social activities? Cultivate friendships? Unfortunately, in our case the answer is no do to difficult child's extreme outbursts. Good luck in making a this difficult decision. Christy [/QUOTE]
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